[AMP-L] Innovation revolutionary: A solution to prosthetic socks management

[Wayne Renardson]

via VAntage Point:

Veterans with prostheses often experience fluctuations in residual 
limb volume. They adjust for the resulting changes in fit and comfort 
of their prosthetic sockets throughout the day using prosthetic socks 
of varying thickness. However, this can be difficult for a recent 
amputee to manage.  

Too few or too many socks can create increased pressure on the end of 
the limb. That makes it difficult to determine when to add or remove 
socks. Incorrect use of socks can lead to skin damage and serious 
complications, such as non-healing wounds.  

To address this issue, Billie Savvas Slater developed the Prosthetic 
Sock Management Tool (PSMT). Slater is a Research Health Science  
specialist and Innovation specialist at the Minneapolis VA.

The rest of the story, with photo, here:  

https://tinyurl.com/26w2m4vt

Wayne R.