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10 Important Reasons to
Call Your Prosthetist
A resource by Sunshine Prosthetics & Orthotics
Your prosthesis should be both functional and
comfortable. It has been custom fitted to your
unique limb shape and size at the time it is
measured. Remember, however, our bodies change
over time and as you change, your prosthetist may
have to make adjustments to your prosthesis.
Certified Prosthetists are trained to make these
adjustments - please DO NOT try to make your own.
Call your prosthetist immediately if:
sunshinepando.com 1700 Route 23 North - Suite 180 Wayne NJ 07470 973.696.8100
1. You start to hear a clicking noise or
any other abnormal sound anywhere
in the prosthesis as you walk.
2. The limb has skin redness or irritation
that remains after 15 minutes.
3. Blisters, rashes, discolorations, welts
or any other skin conditions develop,
discontinue use of prosthesis and call
your prosthetist.
sunshinepando.com 1700 Route 23 North - Suite 180 Wayne NJ 07470 973.696.8100
4. Pain is being caused by your
prosthesis – try to note down when
and where you experience pain in
your limb caused by your
prosthesis. This will help locate
the cause and facilitate making
adjustments.
5. Prosthesis remains uncomfortable
after you have adjusted the sock
plies.
sunshinepando.com 1700 Route 23 North - Suite 180 Wayne NJ 07470 973.696.8100
6. You see any cracks develop in the
socket.
7. Your liner is slipping off your limb.
8. The prosthesis feels slower or
heavier than usual.
sunshinepando.com 1700 Route 23 North - Suite 180 Wayne NJ 07470 973.696.8100
9. You have fallen and your prosthesis is
damaged or out of alignment.
10. You have changed your shoe’s heel
height - It can affect your gait,
possibly leading to a fall, and
adjustment may be necessary.
Work together with your prosthetist
to make sure you have
the best prosthesis possible for you.
sunshinepando.com 1700 Route 23 North - Suite 180 Wayne NJ 07470 973.696.8100

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10 Important Reasons to Call your Prosthetist

  • 1. 10 Important Reasons to Call Your Prosthetist A resource by Sunshine Prosthetics & Orthotics
  • 2. Your prosthesis should be both functional and comfortable. It has been custom fitted to your unique limb shape and size at the time it is measured. Remember, however, our bodies change over time and as you change, your prosthetist may have to make adjustments to your prosthesis. Certified Prosthetists are trained to make these adjustments - please DO NOT try to make your own. Call your prosthetist immediately if: sunshinepando.com 1700 Route 23 North - Suite 180 Wayne NJ 07470 973.696.8100
  • 3. 1. You start to hear a clicking noise or any other abnormal sound anywhere in the prosthesis as you walk. 2. The limb has skin redness or irritation that remains after 15 minutes. 3. Blisters, rashes, discolorations, welts or any other skin conditions develop, discontinue use of prosthesis and call your prosthetist. sunshinepando.com 1700 Route 23 North - Suite 180 Wayne NJ 07470 973.696.8100
  • 4. 4. Pain is being caused by your prosthesis – try to note down when and where you experience pain in your limb caused by your prosthesis. This will help locate the cause and facilitate making adjustments. 5. Prosthesis remains uncomfortable after you have adjusted the sock plies. sunshinepando.com 1700 Route 23 North - Suite 180 Wayne NJ 07470 973.696.8100
  • 5. 6. You see any cracks develop in the socket. 7. Your liner is slipping off your limb. 8. The prosthesis feels slower or heavier than usual. sunshinepando.com 1700 Route 23 North - Suite 180 Wayne NJ 07470 973.696.8100
  • 6. 9. You have fallen and your prosthesis is damaged or out of alignment. 10. You have changed your shoe’s heel height - It can affect your gait, possibly leading to a fall, and adjustment may be necessary. Work together with your prosthetist to make sure you have the best prosthesis possible for you. sunshinepando.com 1700 Route 23 North - Suite 180 Wayne NJ 07470 973.696.8100