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The Team Helping You With Artificial Limbs

The Team Helping You With Artificial Limbs
November 12, 2021Nicole RizzoGeneral News

Patients facing amputation surgery and a future of learning how to use artificial limbs will meet many new faces. There are several types of medical providers that provide expertise during this type of transition. It’s good to know who you might expect to meet and the main parts of your medical team are covered below. 

The surgical staff for patients

Your surgeon and their team will be very important as you make the transition to utilizing artificial limbs after your surgery. This medical doctor will monitor your healing and ultimately be the one that gives you the green light to proceed. You will probably be monitored by your surgeon as your residual limb is healing and through the rehabilitation and recovery process.   

Meet your physiatrist

A physiatrist is a medical professional who specializes in helping you to heal and recover after surgery. Part of their job is to help you develop readiness for life with an artificial limb. They will monitor your recovery journey closely and can intervene whenever necessary. 

Physical therapy and artificial limbs

A physical therapist will be a critically important member of your health care team. They will teach you how to become stronger with exercises and stretching. They will also help you to learn how to use your artificial limb once it’s been made. You’ll meet with your physical therapist at least a couple of times a week through this transition. 

What is a prosthetist

A prosthetist is the medical provider that will create your prosthetic and help care for your residual limb after surgery. They will be able to make the limb based on your needs and lifestyle, and can help you learn how to best incorporate it into your everyday life. You will have a long relationship with your prosthetist and they’re likely to become one of the most critical members of your post-surgical care team. 

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