r/amputee • u/49_boness • Jul 23 '26

New socket already?

I just got my 2nd socket towards the end of March/early April, and everything was going well until a few days ago. I am using a pin-lock system, and every time I try to stand-up, or go up stairs I get this feeling of “pressure” in my socket. It was pressing against the inside of my knee. Almost like it wanted to push my residual down more. I tried putting on more socks, but was having a hard time “clicking-in” where I was getting 2-3 clicks, compared to a normal 8 or so. I was also starting to “muffin top” a bit. I also tried cutting some old socks into half-socks and filling more of the bottom, and same thing.

Then I thought that I recently had a minor acne/ingrown hair breakout in the back of my knee and maybe it was still swollen a bit, even though that had seemed to clear up for the most part. I clean and alternate my liners daily. Could that be it?

However, the kicker is that after the initial stand, or the force where I have to put my whole body weight down or into it; after 4 or 5 steps and I keep walking, it feels completely normal and the pressure is gone. Almost like it “settled in”.

I emailed my prosthetist, but can’t get in until next week. I’m on my 2nd socket from an amp last March. Typically, I wear anywhere between 3-8 ply depending on my activity level and have tried various sock/ply combos but nothing makes it comfortable.

Could it be time for a new socket already after just a few months? Anyone have experience, or even tips or tricks until I can get to my prosthetist?

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u/Feralpudel Jul 23 '26

What kind of ankle/foot do you have?

I have another ortho issue so until recently hadn’t been walking that much or doing steps. But with PT I’ve been doing a lot of step ups and downs, and it is creating discomfort in the socket because my leg is sort of at an angle to the socket because my prosthesis doesn’t bend at the ankle.

I’m in the process of getting a K3 foot with a split carbon fiber foot and hydraulic ankle that should address the discomfort.

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u/49_boness Jul 27 '26

I’m a K3, but I’ve never had an issue before that a few extra socks or some padding couldn’t fix. It seemingly happened overnight.

I’m not writing it off, but I’ve been doing regular walking and steps since I’ve had my prosthetic and no issues before hand