Depending on amputation level, there are different parts to a prosthetic device including suspension type. Below, you will find common basic components that make up a prosthesis so that you can have a better understanding …
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What to expect: Post-Amputation Surgery.
What should you expect after an amputation? After the amputation your residual limb will be bandaged with dressing and possibly an Immediate Post-operative Prosthesis (Check out our post about the IPOP https://www.ipsprosthetics.com/immediate-post-operative-prosthesis-ipop-instructions/). Your doctor’s main …
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What are K-Levels?
K-levels are a rating system used by Medicare to indicate an amputee’s rehabilitation potential. The system is a rating from 0 through 4 and it indicates a person’s potential to use a prosthetic device. K-level …
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