Appendix A •
Wear Schedule
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If pain develops loosen the prosthesis one notch. If pain does not
decrease, discontinue use and contact your prosthetist.
Please report any injury or skin problem immediately to your prosthetist
and discontinue use of it until you can be re-evaluated by your
prosthetist.
DAY 1
Wear 2 hours
Check limb.
If no issues...
Wear 2
Keep off for
additional hours
5 minutes.
DAY 2
Wear 3 hours
Check limb.
If no issues...
Wear 3
Keep off for
additional hours
5 minutes.
DAY 3
Wear 4 hours
Check limb.
If no issues...
Wear 4
Keep off for
additional hours
5 minutes.
DAY 4
Wear 5 hours
Check limb.
If no issues...
Wear 5
Keep off for
additional hours
5 minutes.
DAY 5+
Wear as tolerated. Check every few hours to assess residual limb
or if you have any discomfort. Check limb if any discomfort occurs.