What you may feel
- Pain may be felt in the residual limb or the missing part.
- Residual pain may relate to touch, a wound or prosthetic pressure.
- Pain in the missing part may burn, squeeze or shoot.
- Both types can coexist and may need different approaches.
- Note when pain begins and whether removing the prosthesis changes it.
How it is assessed
The first step is locating the pain and checking skin, scar, prosthetic pressure and nerve signs.
Bring the operation or injury date, discharge information and recovery history. Explain whether pain is new, worsening or gradually improving.
Approaches to care
Care is selected for the pain type together with the prosthetics and rehabilitation teams.
Coordinate the next steps with your surgeon’s restrictions. Record activities you can now manage and symptoms that still limit recovery.
When to seek urgent help
Wound redness or discharge, fever, rapidly worsening pain or new weakness need prompt assessment. Sudden breathlessness or chest pain requires emergency care.
Further reading: NHS
This is educational information and does not replace an individual medical assessment. Similar symptoms alone do not establish a diagnosis.