Limb Deficiency and Prosthetic Management. 1. Decision Making in Prosthetic Prescription and Management
Abstract
Nelson VS, Flood KM, Bryant PR, Huang ME, Pasquina PF, Roberts TL. Limb deficiency and prosthetic management. 1. Decision making in prosthetic prescription and management.
This self-directed learning module highlights decision making in prosthetic management in pediatric and adult patients. This chapter reviews classification of congenital limb deficiency and management of congenital pediatric upper-extremity amputees. Differences in management of amputees of various ages from infancy to old age is discussed. Case examples are used to formulate prosthetic prescriptions for transradial limb deficiency as well as knee disarticulation and transtibial level amputations. Common prosthetic gait deviations and anticipated functional levels are evaluated.
Overall Article Objective
To discuss prosthetic prescription and management in congenital limb deficiency and acquired amputations for patients of various ages.
aDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI
bPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA
cGood Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, Allentown, PA
dDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
ePhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC
fPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
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