Upper Extremity Amputation and Prosthetics Care Across the Active Duty Military and Veteran Populations - 23/11/18
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The hand and arm are exceptionally dexterous, exquisitely sensitive, and proficient in performing tasks and functions. Given the invaluable functions of the upper extremity in daily life, replacement of a missing limb through prosthetic substitution is challenging. Prosthetic and rehabilitation needs of injured Service members from recent military conflicts have brought upper extremity amputation to the forefront, which has led to an increase in attention and resource allocation. This article provides an overview of the care of the upper extremity amputee including surgical considerations, prosthetic design and fitting, and preprosthetic and post-prosthetic rehabilitation considerations.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Upper extremity amputation, Upper extremity amputation rehabilitation, Upper extremity prosthesis, Upper extremity osseointegration, Upper extremity amputation surgical considerations
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| Disclosure Statement: The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Brooke Army Medical Center, the US Army Medical Department, the US Army Office of the Surgeon General, the Department of the Army, the Department of the Air Force, and Department of Defense, or the US Government. |
Vol 30 - N° 1
P. 73-87 - Febbraio 2019 Ritorno al numero
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