BK wear time – numbness

Katie Leatherwood

Hello,

I have a young active BK patient (post-traumatic, 1 year ago) that is in a
passive suction system. Currently he is at a 2-3ply fit.
He reports only being able to wear his prosthesis for 1-2hr at a time
before needing to take it off for a short time. He states the problem is a
feeling of tightness and numbness (“like when you fall asleep on your arm”).

What are your thoughts that could be causing this issue?

Thank you,
Katie Leatherwood, CPO

Rīga, Latvia

 

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