Blisters on Transtibial Amp
Don McGovern
Description
Collection
Title:
Blisters on Transtibial Amp
Creator:
Don McGovern
Date:
11/2/2008
Text:
Dear List,
I have been working with a gentleman who has undergone a transtibial (and fibular) amputation secondary to diabetes within the last 6 months. He is in his late 50s. The residual limb was healed enough for preprosthetic care within a month. Thus far we have attempted two RRDs, a variety of shrinkers (Juzo/ Compresso Grip) lined or unlined with Xstatic socks, and the last item we tried for want of ideas - a Medipro silicone liner. All of the above were d/ced due to blistering of the residuum after about 24-36 hours. The blisters are usually between 2 to 4 cm in diameter, and mostly on the distal end, though not over bony areas. The blisters form, pop, drain, and heal. Even a 5ply sock alone had the same reaction. The residuum is well healed otherwise, good length, good shape. The person would do quite well if the blister phenomenon would cease. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you
Don McGovern, CPO
I have been working with a gentleman who has undergone a transtibial (and fibular) amputation secondary to diabetes within the last 6 months. He is in his late 50s. The residual limb was healed enough for preprosthetic care within a month. Thus far we have attempted two RRDs, a variety of shrinkers (Juzo/ Compresso Grip) lined or unlined with Xstatic socks, and the last item we tried for want of ideas - a Medipro silicone liner. All of the above were d/ced due to blistering of the residuum after about 24-36 hours. The blisters are usually between 2 to 4 cm in diameter, and mostly on the distal end, though not over bony areas. The blisters form, pop, drain, and heal. Even a 5ply sock alone had the same reaction. The residuum is well healed otherwise, good length, good shape. The person would do quite well if the blister phenomenon would cease. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you
Don McGovern, CPO
Citation
Don McGovern, “Blisters on Transtibial Amp,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/229793.
