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christine peterson 001 -> prosthetic training for BKA (January 3, 2005 8:25:00 AM)
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Hi,
I am networking for those with experience dealing with complications in prosthetic training. Specifically, I need advice with how to prevent fluid blisters from developing at the old wound site once weight bearing is resumed.This BKA is five years post and alternative prosthetics have been trialed that take the weight off the end of the stump, yet the site remains vulnerable to fluid build-up. Wound care staff list pressure and shear as the cause, but I'm suspecting something else. Could this be a proprioceptive response? What have you found to be successful P.T. in assisting the transition back to weight bearing. This pt. has been nonweight-bearing and restricted from donning the prosthesis for six months due to wound care precautions.
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