Normally, the accident victim will be fitted with a temporary prosthesis until the wound fully heals. There’s no logic to a complete prosthesis while the muscles are readapting, and the limb is changing shape and volume. The temporary prosthesis can restore some function and help the victim physically and mentally. When the healing phase is complete, the victim will be fitted for a permanent prosthesis. Traumatic amputees often suffer more swelling and more volume changes than diabetic amputees or other types of non-traumatic amputees. Most victims will be fitted with several prostheses during their lifetimes, as the technology improves, and the devices suffer from wear and tear.