How to Use and Maintain Your Prosthetic Shrinker

When you are not wearing your prosthesis, you should be wearing your shrinker as instructed. Your shrinker is different from a sock—it is used to help reduce limb volume fluctuations that can cause fitting problems. The shrinker should be pulled on so that there is no gapping at the end, no wrinkling, & no bunching at the top which could restrict blood flow. Also, keep the shrinker pulled above your knee. You will probably need to adjust your shrinker throughout the day, because it will shift and can eventually work its way off of your residual limb. As for care, you should wash your shrinker using a mild soap & hang to dry. One important thing to note—you need to own two shrinkers so that one is available while washing the other! If you don’t wear your shrinker the right way, this can cause problems in fitting your prosthesis. If you’re ever unsure about how to wear your shrinker just give us a call or shoot us an email. We’re always happy to help. #HortonsOandP #Hortons #Prosthetic #amputee #teamhortons