06/04/2026
Summer is almost here, and for prosthetic users, it brings more than just the heat.🌡️
Warmer temperatures cause vasodilation, residual limb volume increases, sweating affects suspension, and a socket that fit perfectly all winter can start creating real problems by June without a single other change. It compounds faster than most patients expect.
A few things worth flagging before summer hits:
👉🏻 Discuss seasonal volume expectations proactively in spring follow-ups
👉🏻 Review liner choice for high-sweat environments
👉🏻 Build flexibility into the volume management strategy for patients who spend time outdoors
None of this is groundbreaking, but in a busy clinic, seasonal fit counseling gets skipped more than it should.