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Patented removable rigid dressing (RRD) protection — clinically proven

Protect the limb.
Accelerate the
recovery.

Limbguard™ is a removable rigid dressing (RRD) designed to protect amputees from impact after surgery. Research shows that removable rigid dressings (RRDs) help patients heal faster and begin prosthetic use sooner — so they can get back to everyday life.

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What the literature says about RRDs

Prosthet Orthot Int
2005 · 29:193–200 · Duetsch et al.
Primary wound healing occurred 2 weeks earlier with a removable rigid dressing.

Randomized controlled trial (Level I) · n=41 (22 RRD, 19 soft dressing) · Removable rigid dressings versus soft dressings in dysvascular trans-tibial amputees

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Prosthet Orthot Int
June 2008 · 32:223–230 · Taylor et al.
RRD significantly reduced length of stay (15.9 vs. 8.7 days) and time to first casting.

Matched controlled trial (Level III) · n=65 (28 RRD, 37 non-RRD) · Removable rigid dressings: a retrospective case-note audit

RRD
Ann Vasc Surg
2012 · 26:242–249 · Duwayri et al.
Patients compliant with a prefabricated RRD were far more likely to be fit with a prosthesis (72% vs. 42%).

Matched controlled trial (Level III) · n=100 (76 compliant, 24 non-compliant) · Early protection and compression of residual limbs may accelerate prosthetic fit

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Ann Vasc Surg
2013 · 27:774–780 · Sumpio et al.
At 60 days, 58.24% of RRD patients were ready to cast versus 38.33% with soft dressings.

Matched controlled trial (Level III) · n=151 (91 RD/RRD, 60 soft dressing) · A comparison of immediate postoperative rigid and soft dressings for below-knee amputations

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J Prosthet Orthot
2007 · 19:2–4 · Landenheim et al.
Days from amputation to casting for a first custom prosthesis fell from 84 to 58.

Matched controlled trial (Level III) · n=104 (76 RRD, 28 soft dressing) · Managing transtibial amputations with a prefabricated polyethylene rigid removable dressing

RRD
Clinical Rehabilitation
2004 · 18:379–390 · Gooday et al.
After RRDs were introduced, no patient who fell required revision surgery.

Prospective 3-phase observational study (Level II) · n=368 · Preventing falls and stump injuries in lower limb amputees during inpatient rehabilitation

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Arch Phys Med Rehabil
2020 · 101:2053–2058 · Koonalinthip et al.
Median residual-limb maturation was 28 days with an RRD compared to 54 days with elastic bandages.

Assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial (Level I) · n=25 · Comparison of removable rigid dressing and elastic bandage for residual limb maturation in transtibial amputees

RRD
Ann Vasc Surg
2023 · 91:242–248 · Sarkar et al.
RRD patients achieved 75.9% ambulation at follow-up and required half the opioid medication at discharge.

Retrospective comparative cohort (Level III) · n=95 · Utility of removable rigid dressings in decreasing discharge narcotic use and improving ambulation following below-knee amputation

RRD
British Journal of Surgery
2026 · 113(Suppl 2) · Chua et al.
Rigid dressings shortened time to wound healing by 17.2 days and prosthetic fitting by 12.1 days across 9 RCTs.

Systematic review & meta-analysis (Level I) · 9 randomized controlled trials · A systematic review and meta-analysis of rigid versus soft dressings in major lower limb amputations

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Insights J Health Rehabil
2025 · 1(1) · Mairajuddin et al.
Mean wound healing time was significantly reduced to 47.1 days with hard dressings versus 67.3 days with soft dressings.

Randomized controlled trial (Level I) · n=108 (54 hard dressing, 54 soft dressing) · A comparison of outcome of soft and hard dressing after trans tibial amputation

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The science

Removable rigid dressings (RRDs) help amputees heal faster and move sooner.

Faster healing

Post-operative removable rigid dressings (RRDs) protect the residual limb and reduce complications that can delay recovery.

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Earlier prosthetic use

Patients fitted with an RRD can begin prosthetic training sooner, getting back to daily life faster.

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Protected from setbacks

As a removable rigid dressing (RRD), Limbguard™ helps prevent impact-related injuries during the critical post-surgical healing window.

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The range

One family. Every level of RRD care.

From the original removable rigid dressing (RRD) to RRD-compatible accessories, every product is designed for protection and comfort.

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Below-knee RRD

Limbguard™

The simple removable rigid dressing (RRD). Low-profile, breathable, built to last. S: 12.5–16.5″ | M: 14.0–18.0″ | L: 15.5–19.5″ | XL: 19.5–22.5″. Universal fit (Left or Right).

3 Limbsocks™ included
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RRD with suspension cuff

Limbguard™+Cuff

Eliminates the need for suspension belts with our Limbcuff™ supra condylar suspension cuff. S: 12.5–16.5″ | M: 14.0–18.0″ | L: 15.5–19.5″ | XL: 19.5–22.5″. Universal fit (Left or Right).

3 Limbsocks™ included
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Integrated RRD sleeve

Limbguard™+Sleeve

Limbguard™ protection paired with our Limbsleeve™ suspension. S: 12.5–16.5″ | M: 14.0–18.0″ | L: 15.5–19.5″ | XL: 19.5–22.5″. Universal fit (Left or Right).

3 Limbsocks™ included
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Everyday softwear

Limbsoft™

A softer option for patients with more fragile skin integrity or harder to fit limbs. Includes Limbstrap and a waist belt for suspension. S: 12.5–16.5″ | M: 14.0–18.0″ | L: 15.5–19.5″ | XL: 19.5–22.5″. Universal fit (Left or Right).

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Above-knee RRD

Limbguard™ AK

Extended RRD coverage engineered for transfemoral prostheses. Includes Limbstrap and a waist belt for suspension. Small: 15–22″ | Medium: 20–27″ | Large: 25–35″. Universal fit (Left or Right).

3 Limbsocks™ included
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RRD base layer

Limbsock™

Soft cushioned comfort that conforms — LimbSock™ Universal Fit.

Small details. Serious engineering.

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Built for rehab

Sensation loss after amputation makes the limb easy to forget. Limbguard™ helps protect it so amputees can focus on rebuilding strength and mobility without fear of a setback.

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Clinician-designed

Developed with prosthetists and refined through years of feedback from RRD fittings.

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Never lose touch

Clinics can print their contact information right on the RRD so patients and their prosthetic team stay connected through the busy transition from hospital or rehab to home.

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Designed for the patient

A simple, intuitive design that is easy for the patient and their family to put on, wear, and live with every day.

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