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My husband had an ak amputation in november. he is wearing his prosthetic liner now almost all day (except to sleep). wearing for a little over a week. there are areas of redness and tenderness that are bothering him. what should be done?

Q: my husband had an ak amputation in november. he is wearing his prosthetic liner now almost all day (except to sleep). wearing for a little over a week. there are areas of redness and tenderness that are bothering him. what should be done?

: I refer such patients to a prosthetist, a specialist in prosthetic limbs. They give advice about &amp; perform needed adjustments as well about what to about skin irritations and how to avoid them.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I refer such patients to a prosthetist, a specialist in prosthetic limbs. They give advice about & perform needed adjustments as well about what to about skin irritations and how to avoid them.

Dr Grim and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/11/2022

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

His body is talking to him. Tell him to listen and take good notes. Then share with Dr.

Answered 3/10/2022

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A member asked:

My husband had an ak amputation in november. he is wearing his prosthetic liner now almost all day (except to sleep). wearing for a little over a week. there are areas of redness and tenderness that are bothering him. what should be done?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Grim and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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