Edema control
One of the most important goals right after your surgery is to minimize and reduce swelling in your residual limb. While your residual limb begins to heal after surgery, there are a number of things you should do to prepare for the successful use of a prosthesis. Your residual limb needs to be properly shaped as soon as possible.
Ways to reduce swelling include:
Your Rehab team will help you determine which method is right for you.
Reducing Swelling
If you have had a lower leg amputation, the most commonly used devices to help reduce swelling are an elastic shrinker sock or a compression wrap. Your doctor will determine which method you should use based on your particular case.
087 238 2040 | ||
info@veoandp.com | ||
Unit 119, King Fisher Building, Hazeldean Office Park, 697 Silverlakes Road, Tyger Valley 0081 |
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: | 8am - 4pm | |
Saturday: | Closed | |
Sunday: | Closed | |
Public holidays: | Closed |