How do you live with an amputee?

Some general tips can be applied to all new amputees:Do not overdo it. Do use assistive devices. Do not ignore changes in your prosthesis. Do work at being active without prosthesis. Do not ignore the residual limb.

Is it better to amputate above or below the knee?

If the popliteal pulse is present before operation, below-knee amputation should succeed. The absence of a popliteal pulse, however, does not exclude below-knee amputation. 4. Below-knee stumps should be about four inches long in amputations for peripheral vascular disease.

What does amputation feel like?

The pain is often described as aching, throbbing, shooting, cramping, or burning. Non-painful sensations may include feelings of numbness, itching, paresthesias, twisting, pressure or even the perception of involuntary muscle movements in the residual limb at the amputation site.

How can I walk with below my knee prosthetic?

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How do you calculate BMI for an amputee?

How is BMI calculated?Step 1 – Calculate estimated body weight. We= W0/(1-P)Step 2 – Calculate estimated BMI. Estimated BMI = [estimated body weight (lb)/height (in)2] x 703. Estimated BMI = [We(lb)/height(in)2] x 703. For P, we used the following estimates for percentage of total body mass for common amputation levels.

How does it feel to have an amputated leg?

“Phantom pains” is a term that describes ongoing, physical sensation in the limb that has been removed. Most patients experience some degree of phantom pains following an amputation. They can feel shooting pain, burning or even itching in the limb that is no longer there.

When would you need to amputate?

An amputation may be needed if: you have a severe infection in your limb. your limb has been affected by gangrene (often as a result of peripheral arterial disease) theres serious trauma to your limb, such as a crush or blast wound.