What is the common recovery period before patients typically fit into a prosthesis?

The typical recovery period before patients are usually fit for a prosthesis is around 4 to 6 weeks post-surgery. This timeframe allows for adequate healing of the surgical site, where patients regain some stability and skin integrity. Immediately after surgery, patients may experience swelling, tenderness, and other postoperative changes which can affect the fit of a prosthesis. Waiting for at least 4 weeks generally ensures that the initial healing has progressed sufficiently, reducing discomfort and ensuring a more accurate fit when the prosthesis is introduced. This period also allows for any post-surgical complications to resolve, enabling a smoother fitting process that aligns with the patients' comfort and anatomical changes that may occur in the early stages of healing.