Prosthetic Referral Pathway After Amputation: Doctor’s Step-by-Step Guide

Every doctor who works with amputee patients wants the same thing: a smooth, clear, and well-coordinated path from surgery to full rehabilitation. Yet the prosthetic referral pathway is often confusing, rushed, or delayed. Patients may not know what comes next. Families feel overwhelmed. And doctors have to make quick decisions while handling complex medical needs. […]
Case Conference Blueprint: How Doctors Run Early-Fit MDT Reviews That Work

The first few weeks after a patient receives a prosthetic limb are filled with questions. How is the skin responding? Are the muscles strong enough? Is the socket fit stable? Most importantly, is the patient emotionally coping with this new stage of life? For doctors, the early-fit period isn’t just about mechanical success — it’s […]
Red Flags for Doctors: When to Pause Early Prosthetic Progression

Every patient who receives a prosthetic limb dreams of walking, moving, and living freely again. For doctors, it’s equally rewarding to witness that progress — to see someone take their first confident steps or regain the use of their hand. Yet beneath that excitement lies a delicate truth: progress in prosthetic rehabilitation must be carefully […]
When to Reassess Socket Fit in the First 90 Days: A Physician’s Follow-Up Schedule

The first 90 days after a prosthetic fitting are some of the most important days in a user’s journey. It’s a time filled with adjustment, learning, and healing. For both patient and doctor, these three months set the foundation for how comfortably and confidently the prosthesis will perform for years to come. But what many […]
Mirror Therapy, EMS, and Desensitization: Doctor-Prescribed Adjuncts Pre-Fit

Losing a limb changes life in many ways—physically, emotionally, and mentally. It’s not just about learning to move differently; it’s about rebuilding confidence, comfort, and control. For someone waiting to receive their first prosthetic limb, this waiting period can feel long and uncertain. But it’s also a powerful time to prepare the body and mind […]