Accommodating for Residual Limb Fluid Volume Change

Accommodating for Residual Limb Fluid Volume Change

The purpose of this study is to quantify residual limb fluid volume changes between morning and afternoon hours, and to determine if fluid volume change is correlated with activity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• transtibial amputation
• at least 18 months after amputation surgery
• ability to walk on a treadmill and stand for 90 seconds

Exclusion Criteria:

• skin breakdown on the residual limb