“What are the problems with prosthetic limbs?”

Finding funding to afford them, having insurance benefits that cover appropriate prostheses without limitations to coverage or exclusions. Prostheses require custom fitting and the ability for you to see a prosthesis several times to attain a good fit and maintained proper function. Socket fit is critical and may require adjustments by your prosthetist. A good understanding of limb volume management with adjustable socket systems ie click medical BOA or Vacuum assisted socket systems and use of volume management socks are important to review with your prosthetist to improve your experience and functional use of a prosthesis.

The challenge that a patient, the amputee, faces when once healed and ready to proceed to Prosthesis fitting and rehabilitation is, the competency of the prosthetist. Comfort, stability, and being able to return to a functional, productive life is in the hands of the prosthetist - the person supposedly educated and trained to provide the care one needs following amputation. It is best to question the prosthetist’s experience and ability to care for your particular needs, before you spend time in the process. It is a very time-consuming process to be fit with a prosthesis - if done correctly!

That is a a very broad question. There can be a wide range of problems that come up. It's important to have routine follow up appointments with a certified prosthetist to educate you on the potential problems that may occur specific to your case and to help you address and manage them as the occur.