Skin care of the residual limbs

残肢的皮肤保健 Skin care of the residual limbs 为使残肢皮肤保持在良好的状态，建议每晚做好清洁。 To keep the residual limb skin in good condition, it is recommended to clean every night. 1、使用温水及中性肥皂清洗残肢皮肤，将残肢彻底冲洗干净。 Wash the residual limb skin with warm water and neutral soap, and rinse it thoroughly. 2、不要将残肢长时间浸泡在温水中，避免肥皂刺激皮肤使皮肤软化而导致水肿。 Do not soak the residual limbs in warm water for a long time to avoid soap from stimulating the skin to soften the skin and cause edema. 3、彻底擦干皮肤，避免使劲摩擦等能刺激皮肤的因素。    Dry the skin thoroughly to avoid hard friction and other factors that can stimulate the skin.   4、每日数次轻柔按摩残肢，有助于减轻残肢的敏感性增加残肢对压力的耐受性。 The gentle massage of the stump several times a day helps to reduce the sensitivity of the stump and increase its tolerance to pressure. 5、避免剃刮残肢皮肤或使用洗涤剂及护肤霜等，可能刺激皮肤而导致皮疹。   Avoid shaving residual skin or using detergents and skin creams, which may stimulate the skin and cause a rash.    shijiazhuang aosuo o&p

Sep 16,2021

Precautions for residual limbs

残肢禁忌 Residual contraindication 1、浸泡残肢。 Sock the limb. 2、剃刮残肢。 Shave the residual limb. 3、在残肢上应用洗涤剂。 Detergent was applied to the residual limb. 4、长时间的坐姿。 To sit for long time. 5、坐位时残肢搭在健侧腿上。 When sitting, the limb on the side leg. 6、坐位时将残肢搭在椅子扶手上。 Put the stump on the arm of the chair. 7、将残肢放在拐杖扶手或助行器休息。    Place the stump on the armrest of the crutch or the walker to rest.

Sep 14,2021

What are the benefits of prosthetic silicone sleeves?

What are the benefits of prosthetic silicone sleeves?   01Provide a more convenient and comfortable wearing experience. The good adsorption of the prosthetic silicone sleeve makes it soft and tightly contain the stump, reduce local pressure, provide a comfortable cushion for the sensitive area of ​​the skin, and transfer the shearing force from the skin to the The outer layer of the silicone inner liner prevents friction between the skin of the residual limb and the receiving cavity. 02 Increase the suspension to prevent the prosthesis from falling off. The prosthetic silicone sleeve and the receiving cavity are locked together by the locking device. The patient's weight on the prosthesis is no longer like the feeling of hanging and shaking. Reliable suspension locks can reduce the energy consumed during long-distance walking, improve the control of the residual limbs on the prostheses, and make walking safer and gait more natural. 03Reduce prosthetic diseases and better protect the residual limb. After the prosthetic silicone sleeve comfortably wraps the entire residual limb surface, it protects sensitive skin and scar tissue, promotes and improves blood circulation, reduces the abrasion caused by the edge of the receiving cavity to the skin, and effectively eliminates the operation The swelling of the hind stump keeps the stump in a healthy state. At the same time, avoid the change of the residual limb, causing piston movement between the residual limb and the receiving cavity, and reduce skin damage (friction of moles and other frequent friction can induce skin cancer) 04Effectively moisturize the skin and form a protective film. The prosthetic silicone sleeve is made of hypoallergenic medical-grade environmentally friendly materials and added with active ingredients to effectively moisturize the skin and form a protective film on the skin surface to soften, relieve itching and prevent skin Allergies and help skin metabolism, etc., make the residual limbs healthier. SHIJIAZHUANG AOSUO O&P

Sep 11,2021

What to do after the prosthesis gets water

 What to do after the prosthesis gets water I would like to remind amputee friends that you must pay attention to safety when you travel, watch the weather forecast in advance, and take precautions. Try to avoid going out when you encounter heavy rain. If the prosthesis is exposed to rain or water during heavy rain, you can deal with it urgently when you return home: Prosthetic separate carbon fiber feet are exposed to rain/water. Be sure to remove the feet from the feet (here you need to use shoehorns to remove them), dry the feet and feet with a hair dryer, and then assemble them back. The one-piece foot board is exposed to rain/water, and the foot board and the toe skin cannot be separated, and it can be dried directly with a hair dryer. Smart prosthetic feet are exposed to rain/water (rechargeable prostheses), please call your prosthetic assembly company as soon as possible, explain the situation and ask them to give a solution.  Prosthetic Knee/hip joints are exposed to rain/water, first use a hair dryer and cold air to deal with it urgently and contact your prosthesis assembly company by telephone, explain the situation and ask them to give a solution. The mechanical part of the prosthetic upper limb can also be treated with cold air from a hair dryer. At the same time, it is best to contact the prosthetic company to explain the situation and see if they have a better solution. Do not move the screws of your prosthesis for emergency treatment. Once you move the screws, your prosthetic line of force may be "confused", and you may feel like you have changed your leg when you put it on again. After the rainstorm is over, in order to use the prosthesis safely in the later period, try to choose a sunny day to go to your prosthesis assembly company to do a "maintenance" for the prosthesis.   www.as-health.cn

Sep 09,2021

The importance of the prosthetic socket

The importance of the prosthetic socket If you ask me what is the most important part of a prosthetic leg? Then I can tell you very clearly that the answer is prosthetic socket. Because of all the components, only the socket is hand-built by the prosthetic technician, whether it is comfortable or not is directly related to the production level of the prosthetic technician. The prosthetic socket directly contacts the residual limb, supports the weight of the human body, and controls the movement of the prosthesis. Therefore, the prosthetic socket  is an important structure that affects the wearing comfort and function of the prosthesis, and it is also the soul of a prosthesis. Generally speaking, the receiving cavity should be replaced every 2-3 years, because the residual limbs are atrophy, especially those who are newly fitted with prostheses, the receiving cavity may need to be replaced in one year. After the degree of atrophy stabilizes, if the receiving cavity is not damaged or uncomfortable, there is no need to replace it. When assembling the prosthesis, be sure to achieve the most comfortable state, that is, there is no bad feeling at the bottom of the stump. If there is any discomfort, please communicate with the prosthetic technician in time to adjust, because the inappropriate receiving cavity will cause great damage to the stump. For example: pain, redness, blackening, congestion, ulceration, etc. The receptacle and joints are different in the actual use of the prosthesis. A good receptacle can make you walk comfortable, and a good prosthetic joint can meet your higher sports and safety needs. The two are mutually exclusive. Affect the relationship. The generally accepted order of importance of each component of a prosthesis is:prosthetic socket>prosthetic joint>prosthetic foot plate>connecting tube. From this ranking, everyone can also see that a prosthetic company is not a company that simply sells goods, but a company that coexists with technology and services. Therefore, even if it is the same joint and foot plate, the quotation of each prosthesis company is different. Friends who don’t understand are likely to choose the cheapest one directly after comparing the prices. A big loss. The core of the prosthetic company is the four tasks of receiving cavity model making, prosthetic assembly and debugging, gait training guidance and after-sales maintenance service. This is why even if two people in the same situation are equipped with the same prosthesis, there may be big differences in gait. Some prosthetic companies will only fool their customers into installing high-priced products, or even discredit their competitors. Such companies will not serve customers with all their heart, and don't expect them to make good prostheses. When you go to a prosthetic company, you should feel attentively and check whether their services are in place. Even a prosthetic company with good products and comprehensive products, without first-class services, will become a third- and fourth-rate prosthetic company. When we go to a prosthetic company, we can observe the sanitation of the training environment and whether the training equipment is complete, whether there is a scientific training schedule, and the sanitation of the workshop and the model room. These details often reflect the professionalism of a prosthetic company. If it is convenient to do well in this company, then their technology will not be too bad. Finally, I will sort out the key points of the article: when assembling a prosthesis, first consider the technology and services of the prosthesis company. The receptive cavity is the soul of the entire prosthesis. If it is done, it is an assistive device, and if it is not done well, it is a torture device. When purchasing prosthetic joints and other parts, you need to consider your own situation. It is not that the more expensive the better, the most important thing is to choose the right prosthesis within your controllable price range. Rehabilitation training and after-sales service are also very important. An experienced rehab can help you avoid many detours and teach you to better master the use of prostheses. Good after-sales service can use prostheses without worries and avoid subsequent problems. Dealing with the situation.

Sep 05,2021

Classification of prosthetic ankles

Classification of prosthetic ankles   According to the needs of different patients, prosthetic ankles can be divided into the following categories:   1. Low activity prosthetic ankle joint: does not have any function of activity, mainly suitable for children, the elderly, the frail and sick   2. High-activity prosthetic ankle joint: does not have any function of activity, mainly suitable for those who require high activity, such as professional athletes   3. Uniaxial prosthetic ankle joint: It can imitate the front and back movement function of the human ankle, which is suitable for people who generally do not require high ankle functions.   4. Multifunctional prosthetic ankle joint: It can simulate the functions of the human ankle in different directions, and has general adaptability to the road surface and has the limitation of the range of motion.   Patients with lower limb prosthetic feet can choose different prosthetic ankles according to their own needs. SHIJIAZHUANG AOSUO O&P

Sep 01,2021