Thursday, April 16, 2009

Amputee care and rehab

1. What are the most important three things to consider in a clinical decision for a prosthesis?
2. What does preprosthetic therapy include?
3. What types of rotation are most seriously affected in UE amputation?

Answers:
1. Amputation level, proximal muscle strength and ROM, general health.
2. Stump shrinkage, muscle strength, ROM, postural problems, desensitization, scar mobilization, and home exercise program.
3. Humeral rotation in transhumeral amputees, and forearm rotation in transradial amputees.

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