Skin Care

Proper Skin Care Do's & Don’ts

DO Change your dressings as instructed by your wound care nurse
DO wash your residual limb with a mild soap and water after the incision is fully healed and all staples and stitches have been removed.
DO use a soft towel to pat your residual limb dry after bathing.
DO examine the skin on BOTH of your limbs every day using a good light and a mirror to see the back and sides.
DO call your care team if you notice any changes to your skin on EITHER lower limb.

PLEASE NOTE:

Call your doctor immediately if any of these things occur. These could be signs of infection or pressure sores, which need to be treated immediately:

The incision line breaks open or begins to drain (leak fluid) after it has already closed.
Cracks, sores, blisters, rashes, swelling or increased redness on the residual limb.

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