Even with the best prosthetic care and rehabilitation efforts, a positive prosthetic outcome often hinges on the identification and resolution of a skin problem that in other circumstances might be considered insignificant. When such a problem occurs-particularly on the portion of a residual lower limb that, during weight bearing, is exposed to shear, friction, and other contact pressures and stresses inside the prosthetic socket-its impact can be life-changing.
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