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APC Prosthetics Pty Ltd
2 Redbank Road,
Northmead NSW 2152
Ph: 02 9890.8123
Fax: 02 9890.8124
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APC Prosthetics (Hunter)
7 Ailsa Road,
Broadmeadow NSW 2292
Ph: 02 4969.8700
Fax: 02 4969.8755
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THE LINER
If you have a prosthetic liner you should wash it on a daily basis. You can use a damp cloth with a mild detergent to wipe it out. Dry it with a towel and leave it overnight to dry completely. Never put your liner in a washing machine or clothes dryer, as it may damage or even destroy it.
THE SOCKET
Trans-Tibial users (BK): Your socket should be cleaned weekly. Simply wipe it with a damp cloth and a mild detergent and dry it thoroughly before you put it back on.
Trans-Femoral Users (AK): Your socket should be cleaned daily. Wipe your socket with a damp cloth and a mild detergent and dry it thoroughly before you put it back on.
It is not necessary to use an antiseptic to clean your prosthesis. DO NOT use Dettol or other solvents to clean your socket or liner.
PROSTHETIC COMPONENTS
DO NOT clean any of your prosthetic components, as they have very specific maintenance requirements, which should only be carried out by your Prosthetist. If you are concerned about any of your components, please contact us.
The two main reasons for wearing stump socks are:
- To protect the residual limb from excessive rubbing against the socket
- To allow the prosthesis to fit better as your residual limb changes. You may find that you wear only one sock in the morning, but have to add a second one as the day progresses.
CLEANING THE STUMP SOCKS
It is very important to keep your stump socks in a clean and hygienic state. They should be changed and cleaned daily.
Here are some DO’s and DON'TS that help you clean your prosthetic stump socks correctly:
- Only use an approved wool detergent to wash your prosthetic stump socks, preferable by hand.
- Using hot water might cause your prosthetic stump socks to shrink, Squeeze suds gently through the prosthetic stump socks and rinse with clear warm water.
- Avoid twisting and rubbing wet socks as this may cause the socks to loose their shape.
- Roll the prosthetic stump socks in a towel to blot out the extra water.
- Do Not wring them out.
- Stump socks can be hung to dry.
- Do Not use a clothes dryer to dry prosthetic stump socks.
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