Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists, this book provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters guide you through prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity and address recent advances in functionality and safety. Pre- and post-operative care, prosthetic troubleshooting, gait issues and medical management of the residual limb are also addressed. With concise key information highlighted throughout, this handbook is a welcome point of care resource or study tool for trainees and practitioners in any field who work with amputees to restore function and help enrich the lives of these individuals. Fundamentals of Amputation Care and Prosthetics features: O Concise, practical manual; covers the basics of upper and lower extremity amputee care and prosthetics O Succinct presentation, well-illustrated; information is easy to find O Portable; perfect for use on rounds or in the clinic O State-of-the-art distillation of current thinking and practice; excellent transitional book for residents or ready reference for experienced practitioners
1. Introduction and history; 2. Examination of the amputee; 3. Levels of amputations-descriptions, definitions; 4. Pre and post op amputee care, readiness for fitting; 5. Rehabilitation with the temporary prosthesis; 6. Permanent prosthesis fitting; 7. Prosthetic componentry: Lower extremity; 8. Prosthetic componentry: Upper extremity; 9. Prosthetic prescriptions for partial foot amputations; 10. Prosthetic prescriptions for Symes amputations; 11. Prosthetic prescriptions for transtibial amputations; 12. Prosthetic prescriptions for knee disarticulations; 13. Prosthetic prescriptions for transfemoral amputations; 14. Prosthetic prescriptions for hip disarticulations; 15. Prosthetic prescriptions for digital amputations; 16. Prosthetic prescriptions for long below-elbow amputations; 17. Prosthetic prescriptions for short below-elbow amputations; 18. Prosthetic prescriptions for transhumeral amputations; 19. Prosthetic prescriptions for shoulder disarticulation amputations; 20. Prosthetic prescriptions for forequarter amputations; 21. Normal gait; 22. Common prosthetic gait deviations; 23. Medical management of amputees-residual limb concerns; Resources
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