Post-Amputation Ulcer

Post-Amputation Stump Ulcer Treatment in India

A post-amputation stump ulcer is a wound on the residual limb, usually caused by pressure or rubbing from a prosthesis, that needs prompt care to heal and to keep you walking. At EDFC, these ulcers are treated by relieving the pressure, healing the wound, and adjusting the prosthesis so they don't return.

What is a stump ulcer?

After an amputation, the residual limb (stump) carries loads it wasn't designed for, especially inside a prosthetic socket. If the socket doesn't fit well, presses unevenly, or the skin is fragile, a wound can form. In someone with diabetes, reduced sensation and circulation make these ulcers more likely and slower to heal — and an ulcer that stops you wearing your prosthesis quickly affects independence.

Signs to watch for

• A sore, red, or broken area on the residual limb
• A wound where the socket presses or rubs
• Skin that blisters or breaks after wearing the prosthesis
• Discharge, swelling, or a bad smell from the stump
• Pain or a poor fit that has changed recently

When to see a doctor in India: stop using the prosthesis on a broken area and get it assessed — continuing to load an ulcer makes it worse and risks deeper infection.

Why they form

The usual cause is a socket that no longer fits — limbs change shape over time — or uneven pressure points. Fragile skin, prior surgery, and diabetes all add risk. Fixing the fit is as important as healing the wound.

How EDFC treats a stump ulcer

• Offloading — relieving pressure on the wound, often pausing prosthesis use.
• Wound care — cleaning, debridement, and dressings.
• Socket review — adjusting or refitting the prosthesis with prosthetists.
• Surgery if needed — reconstruction for a complex or recurring wound.

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