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What safety concerns should i have about a new leg prosthesis?
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None I hope: I would hope that your physician and the prosthesis maker would provide you with the information you need. I am not an expert at all on this subject. My common sense concerns would be ulcers at the stump with a poorly fitting prosthesis and balance issues if it is a leg or foot prosthesis.
Answered 6/23/2012
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