After the installation of the initial prosthetic, the residual limb will atrophy rather quickly (especially if it is a recent amputation). Therefore, the patient should replace the first prosthesis within a year or two. It will reduce the patient's economic burden if, when installing the second prosthesis, they can consider replacing only the upper half of the prosthetic socket. This will help maintain as much as possible of the parts other than the prosthetic socket. This will save a lot of money.
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