Start Strong on Day 1: Why Early Prosthetist Involvement Matters (for Patients and Providers)
Audience: New amputees, families, physicians, and surgeons
Location: Monmouth & Ocean County, NJ
Clinic: Manfredi O&P Affiliates — Consultations are always free.
Losing a Limb: The moment that changes everything—don’t go through it alone.
Facing an amputation can feel overwhelming. Decisions made in the first hours and days have an tremendous impact on healing, comfort, and how quickly someone returns to daily life. That’s why we encourage early involvement of a prosthetist—ideally before surgery, and certainly as soon as a procedure is scheduled.
At Manfredi O&P Affiliates, we show up fast. We listen first, answer every question in plain language, and build a simple, step-by-step plan that matches each patient’s pace. Our goal is to reduce stress, prevent avoidable setbacks, and set patients up for a confident start on Day 1.
For Physicians & Surgeons: a coordinated approach from hour one.
When prosthetists are looped in early, patients benefit from:
Clear expectations for the immediate post-op period
Device selection and education that align with your surgical goals and hospital protocols
Edema control, incision protection, and limb shaping strategies that support safer healing and prosthetic readiness
Consistent, unified instructions across surgeon, nursing, PT/OT, and prosthetist—so nothing falls through the cracks
How we work with you
Pre-op touchpoint: 10–15 min call to align on surgical plan, incision considerations, and early mobility goals.
Day-of / early post-op: In-person or virtual education on protective devices and positioning; confirm wear schedule and skin checks.
Follow-up: Rapid adjustments to the plan based on wound status, pain, swelling, or therapy progress.
Transition to prosthetics: Smooth handoff to shaping, measurement, and fitting—often on an accelerated timeline when appropriate.
A new tool in our shared arsenal: AMPRIA protective wraps
Early limb protection shouldn’t block clinical visibility. Ampria’s protective wraps are a new device option designed to help:
Guard the incision from bumps/pressure
Provide gentle compression for swelling control
Support early limb shaping for later prosthetic comfort
Maintain access to the surgical site for monitoring and re-dressing
Used appropriately and under clinical guidance, this approach helps patients stay protected while you retain easy access for observation and wound care—an elegant balance in those critical first days.
Note: Specific device choice is individualized. We’ll always follow the surgeon’s protocol and the patient’s unique needs.
Watch this video of Jean Manfredi explaining how the new AMPRIA protective device is used and the benefits of calling Manfredi O&P early for a consultation with your patient.
What patients and families can expect from Manfredi O&P
A calm, unhurried consultation (always free) to answer questions and set expectations
Education on protective devices, wear time, positioning, and simple skin checks you can actually do at home
A short, clear checklist for the first 48 hours (including red-flag signs and who to call)
Ongoing support—call, text, or see us again with new questions
If you choose to continue care with us, we’ll supply the protective device and walk with you every step—from hospital to home to your first steps in a prosthesis
Why this matters: fewer setbacks, faster return to life
Early protection and coordinated guidance can help reduce complications like unmanaged swelling, skin breakdown, or positioning-related tightness (contractures). That means a smoother path to fitting, better comfort in the prosthesis, and a quicker return to routine and walking—the milestones that matter most!
Here is link to our FREE PDF Guide you can download:
Want something you can stick on the fridge? This First 48 Hours Checklist makes Day 1 simpler—what to do, when to call, and how to protect your limb.
Quick guide: When to loop us in
Best: Before surgery is finalized (pre-op planning)
Great: As soon as surgery is scheduled
Good: Immediately post-op, while inpatient or at first outpatient follow-up
Physicians/Surgeons: A quick call gets everything moving.
Patients/Families: Ask your doctor to call Manfredi O&P Affiliates—we’ll coordinate directly with your care team.
FAQs
Are consultations really free?
Yes. Consultations are always free. If you choose to your continue care with us, we supply the device and continue support as you progress.
Will this slow down discharge?
No. Our goal is to streamline the plan, educate quickly, and keep instructions consistent so patients can transition safely and confidently.
Do you replace the surgeon or therapy team?
Absolutely not. We’re your prosthetics specialists—a partner to surgeons, nurses, and PT/OT to support wound goals, mobility, and prosthetic readiness.
We’re one quick phone call away. We will be by you or your patients’ side within 24 Hours. Guaranteed.
Patients/Families: Ask your surgeon to call Manfredi O&P Affiliates. We’ll meet you where you are and help you start strong on Day 1.
Providers: Let’s align on a simple, unified protocol that supports your surgical goals and your patient’s fastest, safest recovery.
Serving Monmouth & Ocean County, NJ.
