![]() For patients with upper limb amputation, the assembly of a suitable upper limb prosthesis is an essential thing. Relative to the lower extremity, upper limb is more indispensable. Upper limb utilization is often higher than the lower limbs in the life. As the upper limb prosthesis needs more functionality, the upper limb prosthesis is more precise than the lower limb prosthesis.So the maintenance is more important. So how to extend the use life of artificial limbs? Today,MEDI-REHATEK will teach you some maintenance knowledge in order to extend the prosthetic life. ![]() In the process of using artificial limbs, the user should pay attention to the following aspects. First, keep clean. The outside decorative PVC gloves are most likely to be contaminated, especially by oily substances.You should be careful not to let the gloves have direct contact with the surface of the paint or PVC plastic sheeting.Do not be contaminated by ballpoint pen, once it has the pollution,is difficult to wash away. Usually you can use soapy water or detergent to clean, deter the use of gasoline and a variety of organic solvents to clean. But you also often wring warm wet towel out and wipe prosthetic socket.Keep the socket clean to avoid all kinds of skin diseases of residual limb. Second,prevent dangerous contact. Artificial limbs and prosthetic gloves prevent contact from high-temperature heat source, to avoid deformation and damage. Together they should avoid any sharp subjects to pierce and puncture gloves. Be sure to adhere to lubricate the edge of the glove without any slits. ![]() Finally, load-bearing aspects. We remind you to use the upper limb prosthesis whose weight should not be more than 5 kg. Relative blog: The high end artificial limbs
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