Science and technology are incredible, and I always appreciate my artificial leg. Recently, when my stump started getting sore, I scheduled a clinic appointment. It turned out that most of my leg was outdated, and some parts were unavailable. So, it was decided I would receive a new leg. The fittings went smoothly, and I got my new leg. I immediately noticed it felt tight, but I persisted and went home with it.
About a week later, I was in severe pain and had to contact the clinic again. They advised me to remove the liner, which resolved the issue. However, the foot began to move, so I contacted the clinic for an emergency appointment. They replaced it with a temporary foot, instructing me not to bear weight, only to transfer.
Once more, I went home and developed a new sore on my stump, likely due to the pressure from the solid liner. I missed a few cancellation appointments, so I'm stuck with this situation until March. I'm not complaining, just sharing the story. I appreciate the experts' work on my leg, and they are trained to address such issues. The only frustrating part is the long wait between appointments; I never realized there were so many amputees in my area. I read that about 20% of the population has lower limb amputations (Although I cannot confirm the source or accuracy).
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