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    After Leg Amputation: Keeping Your Other Leg Healthy

    Caring for your other leg is as important as caring for your limb. The skin or circulation problem that may have led to the amputation could develop in your other leg, too.

    Skin care

    • Clean and check your skin every day, just as you do the skin on your limb.

    • Use a mirror to check your foot for cracks and sores.

    Foot care

    • Wear a firm shoe with a low heel and a closed toe to prevent cuts and infections.

    • Trim your toenails often so they don’t become ingrown. Cut straight across the nail. Your healthcare provider or physical therapist may advise having this done by a foot specialist (podiatrist).

      Healthcare provider examining woman's foot.
      Your healthcare provider can help keep your leg and foot healthy.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Rahul Banerjee MD
    Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
    Online Medical Reviewer: Rita Sather RN
    Date Last Reviewed: 10/1/2024
    © 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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