The Upper Limb Library / Getting Started with Your Prosthesis

April is National Occupational Therapy Month. We like to use this time to reflect on how our therapists, both occupational and physical, help our patients.

Here we discuss addressing questions from your child and their friends, getting used to a new prosthesis (for both of you) and sharing confidence.

Donning and doffing are the words used to describe the process of putting on (donning) and the process of taking off (doffing) a prosthetic device.

You may be excited about your new prosthesis, but it's important to take time for your residual limb to adjust. Here we offer a suggested wear schedule.

Daily care and cleansing are essential to maintaining healthy skin, especially when that skin is in contact with a prosthetic liner or socket all day.

One of the ways you can achieve prosthetic success is by taking care of your prosthesis, which will maximize its function and lifespan.