Medical care for amputations in Los Angeles is quite complicated and extensive. There are different stages of care and different care providers who help amputees regain as much function and as much confidence as possible. These stages include: The initial surgery Wound care after the surgery Addressing phantom pain and phantom limb loss that most amputees experience Fall risk management Pain management Preparation of the limb for a prosthetic, prosthetic design, and assisting the accident victim in the use of the prosthetic Psychological help to cope with the loss of a limb Common care providers for amputation victims in Los Angeles include: The surgical team A rehabilitation doctor A physical therapist A prosthetist who designs the prosthesis The physical therapist An occupational therapist A psychological therapist