EDEMA AND PROSTHESIS MANAGEMENT

Home Self-Care for Edema

Talk to your doctor become using any of the following methods

Movement. Moving and using

the muscles in the part of your
body affected by edema may
help pump the excess fluid back
to your heart. Ask your doctor
about exercises you can do that
may reduce swelling.

Protection. Keep the affected

area clean, moisturized and free
from injury. Dry, cracked skin is
more prone to scrapes, cuts and
infection.

Elevation. Hold the swollen part

of your body above the level of
your heart several times a day.
In some cases, elevating the
affected body part while you
sleep may be helpful.

Massage. Stroking the affected

area toward your heart using
firm, but not painful, pressure
may help move the excess fluid
out of that area.

Reduce salt intake. Follow your

doctor's suggestions about
limiting how much salt you
consume. Salt can increase fluid
retention and worsen edema.

How to Care for Your Prosthesis

Wash anything that makes skin

contact (liners, socks, the inside
of the socket, etc.) every day
with mild soap and water and
allow plenty of time to dry. Follow
manufacturers' instructions for
care of liners. Unless specifically
instructed, do not use anything
containing alcohol or unknown
chemicals.

Keep a arm bag handy with

items you might need in an
emergency (stump socks, pull
socks or bandages, antibiotic
ointment, antihistamine ointment,
etc.).

You should know the landmarks

of when your socket fits
correctly; if you don't, ask your
prosthetist to show you. If your
socket is too big or too small,
visit your prosthetist immediately.

If you are having trouble with the

prosthesis or liner, do not make
your own adjustments or alter
the prosthesis/ liner call your
prosthetist immediately.

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Phantom Limb

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Biofeedback to reduce muscle tension

Relaxation techniques

Massage of the amputation area

Injections with local anesthetics and/or steroids

Nerve blocks

Surgery to remove scar tissue entangling a nerve

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References
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/edema/basics/lifestyle-home-remedies/
con-20033037
http://www.amputee-coalition.org/inmotion/may_jun_08/taking_care_your_limb.html
http://knowyourdepression.tumblr.com/hotlines
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/phantom-limb-pain