Easy Steps To Put Your Prosthetic Legs

 Learning about taking care of your Prosthetic is important but how to wear it and remove it is also a basic duty and most important for a person having prosthetic legs. Do not need to worry, your prosthetist medical expert will guide you with the correct steps on how to wear it and remove it so that you can become independent and move freely without any hassle. Our experts from Artalive have also drafted some easy steps on how to place your prosthetic legs. Read on the blog below.

1) Firstly sit on a firm surface to avoid creases, and carefully pull or fold your socks onto your lower leg. Your scar should not be touched by the seam.

2) Bend the artificial knee and point the artificial foot outwards. If your knee is locked, first release it by applying pressure with your thumb to the lever at the front of the socket.

Note: For the lock to work properly on some knees, you may need to apply some pressure. If In a major case your knee requires pressure being applied to the toe, your prosthetist will let you know.

3) Insert your residual leg (stump), keeping the foot slightly pulled out.

4) Wrap the leather belt around your waistline and secure it with the front buckle.

5) Fold the stump socks over the socket rim. This makes it more comfortable and stops the sock from sliding down.

6) Before putting on a shirt or blouse, cross the shoulder strap you were handed over the shoulder on the other side and secure it to the stud on the front of the pelvic band.

7) Place your prosthetic foot slightly in front of you while you sit on the edge of the bed. Utilizing your hands, push yourself out of bed to stand up. Push the residual limb back to straighten the knee joint, if you have a walking frame, and stand up straight.

8) If you have a locked knee on an artificial limb, it will lock instantly and you will typically hear a click.  Make sure the knee is properly locked before you start walking.

9) Check if the artificial foot is still pointing slightly out by looking down at it. If not, get back in your seat and readjust your stump in the socket or adjust the belt and shoulder strap. Put your own leg inside the second trouser leg, pull up, and fasten if you're wearing pants.

Done. You can now start walking. These are a few easy steps you need to follow for wearing your Prosthetic legs.

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