Just got my leg, have questions!

[George Boyer]

Isn't it possible that these 'adjustments' could have been foreseen
prior to delivery of the limb?  Sounds suspiciously like 'trial & error'
to me.  GB.

Bill Lifford wrote:

>  Jim,
>
>> I am a RBK , and just received my new leg today! I am wearing it
>> about an
>> hour or two, on then off, and now the front part of my shin seems to
>> be
>> getting very shiny, and tender.  It appears that the bone is pushing
>> there a
>> little also. I know that this may be normal, but I wanted to know if
>> anyone
>> else has experienced this.  I am using an Alpha liner system.  Any
>> help
>> would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks, Jim Somers
>
> Give your prosthetist a call.  Sounds like you may need some
> adjustments.  With an Alpha liner, it does take a few days to get used
> to the feel of it, but that doesn't sound like what you describe.
> Either an adjustment to your socket or some alignment changes may help
> your situation.
>
> Good luck with your new prosthesis!
>
> Bill Lifford, CP
>
>
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