IPOP vs EPOP: How Surgeons Should Time the First Prosthetic Order

Every amputation changes a person’s life forever. As surgeons, you don’t just remove a limb—you reshape how that person will move, work, and live from that day onward. And one of the most defining choices you make after surgery is when to begin prosthetic fitting. This question—whether to start immediately with an IPOP (Immediate Post-Operative […]
Early Prosthetic Prescription After Amputation: A Clinician’s Quick-Start Guide
The days right after an amputation are filled with questions—both for patients and for the clinicians who guide them. One of the biggest is, when should we start thinking about a prosthesis? In the past, many believed it was best to wait—let the wound heal completely, let the patient adjust emotionally, and only then begin […]