Care and use of artificial limbs

What is the primary purpose of the above knee prosthesis?

• To enhance athletic performance

• For cosmetic reasons

• To assist in personal Rehabilitation and Mobility goals

• To increase height

How often should you visit your prosthetist for a checkup?

• Every month

• Once a year

• Every three months

• Every six months

What should you do if your prosthesis makes unusual noises or has visible damage?

• Wait until it stops on its own

• Try to fix it yourself

• Call your Hanger Clinic prosthetist immediately

• Ignore it as it is normal

What is the correct way to put on the silicone or gel liner?

• Attach it using adhesive

• Roll it directly onto your leg with the silicone or gel facing inward

• Place it loosely over the limb

• Roll it directly onto your leg with the silicone or gel facing outward

How can prosthetic socks help with the fit of your prosthesis?

• By making the prosthesis waterproof

• By increasing the weight of the prosthesis

• By adjusting the fit as your residual limb changes in size

• By adding color and style

What should you do if you experience redness or tingling at the end of your limb after using the prosthesis?

• Apply more lotion to the area

• Ignore it as it is part of the adjustment process

• Contact your prosthetist

• Tighten the prosthesis

What is the recommended initial wearing schedule for your new prosthesis?

• Start with 30 minutes to an hour in the morning and afternoon, gradually increasing

• Wear it all day from the first day

• Wear it only during physical therapy sessions

• Use it intermittently throughout the day as needed

How should you clean the gel portion of your liner?

• With hot water and bleach

• With warm water and soap

• With cold water and vinegar

• Dry clean only

What should you do before changing the shoes you wear with your prosthesis?

• There is no need to adjust anything

• Bring the shoes to your Hanger Clinic office for adjustments

• Adjust the prosthesis yourself to fit the new shoes

• Buy shoes with higher heels

What is the purpose of the Hanger Clinic amp power program?

• To conduct research on new prosthetic technologies

• To provide financial assistance

• To offer peer mentorship, educational resources, and community events

• To sell prosthetic accessories