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Q: When is the "best" time to be fitted with a prosthesis?
A: With proper rehabilitation and wound healing, about 4-6 months after the amputation.
Q: How to prepare a stump for cast measurement?
A: By applying a rigid or elastic compression dressing together with physical therapy
Q: How long will it take to make a prosthesis?
A: From 2-8 weeks with 3 or more visits required.
Q: How much does the prosthesis weigh?
A: BK = 0.9 to 1.35 Kg AK = 2.0 to 4.0 Kg
Q: What is proper bandaging technique?
A: for BK use a single or double length 4-inch wide elastic wrap and apply it stretched to 3/4 of its full stretch length
in the pattern oulined below. For AK use double length 6-inch wide elastic wraps at 3/4 of full tension in the pattern outlined
below
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