Information & Guidance
Post-Surgery Guidance
CFINS Amputee Guide
View Download CFINS Amputee Guide in Sinhala, Tamil and English Contents: Stump Bandaging – Above KneeStump Bandaging – Below KneeStump Positioning (“Do”s and “Don’t”s)Regular Basic ExercisesStump careThe Prosthetic SocketThe stump sockSkin troubles
Prosthetist & Orthotist
Prosthetist and Orthotist is a health care profession that is part of the healthcare professional team. The field is commonly referred to as P&O. Prosthetist A prosthetist is healthcare profession who provide clinical assessment, prescription, design,…
Why does a person who is growing need a new limb every 6 months?
We normally provide the Jaipur type casual limbs (for adults) and provide the modular limbs which are better aligned to children and young adults. The cost of a modular limb is much higher than a…
Information & Guidance
CFINS Amputee Guide
View Download CFINS Amputee Guide in Sinhala, Tamil and English Contents: Stump Bandaging – Above KneeStump Bandaging – Below KneeStump Positioning (“Do”s and “Don’t”s)Regular Basic ExercisesStump careThe Prosthetic SocketThe stump sockSkin troubles
Amputation
Amputation/limb loss can be sub divided into 2 types: Major limb loss – a trans-humeral, trans-radial, trans-femoral, or trans-tibial amputationMinor limb loss – an amputation of the hand, digits, toes, or at the mid foot…
Causes of Amputation
DiseasesDiabetes Mellitus. (DM) / Type 2 diabetesPeripheral Arterial disease – Poor circulation because of the damage or narrowing ofthe arteries, called peripheral arterial disease. Without adequate blood flow, the body’scells cannot get oxygen and nutrients…
