Sad surgery June 10th on my left leg I got amputated but lower the knee tomorrow I go and get my Staples and stitches taken out I just have a question like how long does it take for it for me to get fitted for a prosthetic leg
Hi there
Looking for some advice for my husband who had a left above knee amputation 30 years ago. As he gets older his phantom pain is changing (he's on a good medication regime, keeps fit and manages himself really well) and I wondered if anyone can recommend any UK based orthopaedic or pain management experts with experience in this field?
Thanks in advance
U.S. CPOs of Reddit:
I am looking for feedback from anyone who has started a private practice clinic/works closely with an owner and may have insight.
Why I am interested:
I want to build an environment where myself(and potential future employees) can be more creative in patient care and be exceptionally mindful of progressing socket/ox design for better patient outcomes. Currently, I feel those development goals can take a back seat to production and a high volume workload. I’m no stranger to hard work and am aware it would be a grind to get up and running.
I do love my current position in that my patient’s are incredible, and my employer does allow me a fair amount of latitude in how I provide care. I feel I’m reasonably compensated, and have generous PTO. Looking forward I have a feeling that my upward mobility may be limited and at anytime I could burn out from the corporate “do more with less” management style.
A few jumping off questions below:
1: In an environment where our industry is trending corporate with the big 4 buying up everything do you think it is still feasible?
2: Is obtaining insurance contracts as near impossible as everyone makes it seem?
3: Did being in a saturated market affect your decision to do so? - currently live in a dense metro area, but also have dreams of practicing in a rural mountain town with a mobile element to serve a wider region.
4: When first starting and keeping the business lean, what percentage of your time do you spend doing administrative tasks/patient care?
Any tips of tricks that helped you realize your own dream would be much appreciated.
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Getting a new finger. Process of making it is super cool and i feel so priviliged to have the teams help in creating my missing digit. Stage 1 cast mould of hand . Stage 2 got to wear different jelly moulds for a few days see which grips the best so they know the size to use at the bottom to grip and be comfortable plus a layer as a cusion at the top as its very sensitive. They are also colour matching my skin by mixing different latex. Talented people and im enjoying seeing the process as it unfolds. They let me try on a ladies finger for fun as they didnt have a man's in the room, made for a fun photo.
Hi. My name is Marius Simion, and I am reaching out to this amazing community from Romania.Following a severe and tragic train accident, I suffered the amputation of both of my arms. Since that day, my life has completely changed, and it has become a continuous daily battle for survival, adaptation, and independence.I am fighting every single day to adapt to this new reality, but the financial costs for advanced medical treatments, specialized bionic prosthetics, and daily living needs far exceed what my family and I can afford.
I am reaching out to ask for your support in regaining my independence and getting a chance at a functional life.You can find my campaign and support my journey here: https://4fund.com/ro/mnvd8y
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very weird post but im making a short film and am diving into the topic and wanted real peoples answers about what its like to not have your limb there and how it makes you feel that its now a prosthetic, please be as in detail as possible...
The first 2 pics are of my actual prosthetic by Point Designs. The last one is an A.I. rendering of what i would like to see done if possible.
I understand that my silicone liner couldn't look like that.
I wonder if a Click type latch could be done instead of a strap that I have now?
What do the rest of my fellow amputees or any prosthetists think?
My stumps and sockets are smelling like, butt lately.What should I do about the odor? Any advice appreciated.
Greetings to everyone here. I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma when i was 8 on 2009 and I undego many procedures like 4 limb salvage operation. I just underwent rotationplasty on September 24, 2024 and I just got my prosthetic this year on May 30.
I just want ask if any of you here have the same experience with me. When I use my prosthetic the top of my foot (pic above, not my actual foot) really brush against the socket and its really painful after wearing it for awhile(i think my prosthesist made the socket very well done that is doesn't have little space anymore). Even when im sitting i can feel the burning sensation slowly seeping in. I have a skinny foot thats why I can really feel it.
Its really affecting my mental health cause I was really excited to have my prosthetic and be able to walk again without a walking aid since 17 years of my life and be independent. I cant ask anyone locally because there are only few cases of rotationplasty here in the Philippines and if im not mistaken im the first one here in my city, and because of that there are only few prosthesist who knows about rotationplasty and they're are not really used to making it. Thats why i really need your suggestions and ideas how to make it more comfortable. Good day to everyone.
(Pics above are my prosthetic)
I cut a bunch of stringing out of the video. I string the ever living crap out of my laminations.
Recent amputee (April 27) in the process with Shrinker wondering if someone can tell me what happens next and how long it takes to get temporary leg and how long until permanent. I feel like I’m stuck here waiting for someone to call me
Hello, I have a question about getting a prosthetic testicle.
When I was 2 years old, my left testicle was removed because it never descended. I'm now in my mid-20s and I've decided to get a prosthetic one.
My doctor told me they won't attach the prosthesis, so it will move around naturally instead of being fixed in place. They also said they'll insert it through an incision in my lower abdomen rather than through the scrotum.
Does anyone here have experience with a testicular prosthesis? Is anyone else in a similar situation? I'm not really sure what to expect, especially since I've only ever had one testicle, so having something else down there will be completely new to me.
I am thinking of participating in a 100km ultra marathon around a mountain near my hometown. The limit to finish it is 24 hours, which makes the pace more like fast walking than running. There are lots of steep climbs and rocky descents, so there will be running+walking. I am below the knee amputee with ossur pro flex terra. I am pretty sporty and active, have no problem walking 30 km hike. But haven’t trained running. Only have done 5k runs for charity with not big of a problem. I have around a year to prepare. Has someone done that? Are there any dangers of breaking my ossur? How should I prepare my stump and all kind of advices you can give me?
My best friend lost her arm due to constant infections due to RA. Meds help but don’t take away the pains that come with this. I’m curious if anyone has tried Adderall for pain/phantom pain. When she tried it, it took away all her pain. Getting a doc to support this is another thing. Would love feedback if anyone has tried or on Adderall for the pain.
After several unsuccessful surgeries I've accepted that a facial prosthesis is the most realistic option going forward. I actually taught myself the whole process of making a prosthetic nose, because I have serious trauma-related trust issues, but I'm struggling with it. I've had to make do with various guides to making disposable special effects. I need to reach a point where I can wear my prosthesis daily for multiple hours!
Does anyone here know where to find other people with first hand experience and expertise with facial prostheses who would be willing to help? I would of course appreciate being able to talk with someone dealing with the same challenges a huge deal, but I'd settle even for tips about what glues to use and what potential problems to be wary of.
My prosthetist lengthened my prosthetic leg a little bit yesterday to even out my hips. I now have some extensor tendonitis in my normal foot. Nothing too bad, but just curious if this is normal and if my normal leg / foot is just adjusting to the new height. I can bear it for a week or two if that is the case.