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Preprosthetic Rehabilitation

Preparation process for prosthesis use after amputation.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is Preprosthetic Rehabilitation?

Preprosthetic rehabilitation is the process applied to prepare the residual limb (stump) for prosthesis use, ensure cardiovascular conditioning, and initiate psychological adaptation after amputation. It typically lasts 3-8 weeks postoperatively.

Goals: shaping and desensitization of the stump, preservation of joint range of motion, cardiovascular endurance, phantom pain management, optimization of overall muscle strength, and psychological readiness of the patient for prosthesis use.

Contracture (especially knee flexion in transtibial amputations and hip flexion in transfemoral amputations) is the most common complication and an important goal of treatment.

Symptoms

Stump deformity and edema
Phantom pain and sensations
Tendency for joint contracture
Muscle weakness and loss of conditioning
Difficulty with psychological adjustment
Balance disorders

Risk Factors

Vascular amputation (diabetes, PAD)
Traumatic amputation
Lack of early mobilization
Inadequate postoperative pain management
Elderly and chronic illnesses
Late initiation of rehabilitation

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Within the first week after amputation
  • For stump care training
  • On development of phantom pain
  • On suspicion of contracture
  • In planning prosthesis use

Treatment Methods

01
Stump compression therapy (elastic bandage, shrinker)
02
Stump shaping and desensitization
03
Joint range of motion exercises
04
Contracture-prevention positioning
05
Lower/upper extremity strengthening
06
Phantom pain management (medication, mirror therapy)
07
Cardiovascular exercise
08
Balance and single-leg activities

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You can visit our Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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