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BLANCHARD VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM
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Discharge Instructions: Using Crutches (Non-Weight-Bearing)
Your healthcare provider has prescribed crutches for you. Follow our step-by-step guide to using crutches.
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Discharge Instructions: Wrapping Your Stump Below the Knee
Wrapping your stump keeps the limb from swelling. And it shapes it so that it fits more comfortably in a prosthesis.
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Discharge Instructions: Internal Fixation of a Fractured Femur
Instructions to care for yourself after having internal fixation of a fractured femur.
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Adjusting to Limb Loss
Losing a limb can be a profound shock. Everyone reacts to loss in different ways. You may be feeling angry, frustrated, scared, sad, or lonely. These are very common feelings after limb loss. You may go through distinct stages of grieving. Don’t hesitate to ask for the support that you need. You don’t have to go through this alone.