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Limb Prosthetics
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Overview of Limb Prosthetics
Goals
Amputation rehabilitation team
Amputations
Preparing the patient
Postoperative management and complications
References
Prosthetic Components
Interface between the residual limb and prosthesis
Integrated suspension system
Structural components of a limb prosthesis
Cover and appearance of a limb prosthesis
Options for Limb Prostheses
Upper Extremity Prostheses
General types of upper extremity prosthesis
Partial-hand prostheses
Wrist disarticulation prostheses
Below-elbow prostheses
Elbow disarticulation and above-elbow prostheses
Shoulder disarticulation and interscapular/forequarter prostheses
Lower Extremity Prostheses
Partial-foot prostheses
Syme ankle disarticulation prostheses
Transtibial (below-knee) prostheses
Knee disarticulation and transfemoral (above-knee) prostheses
Hip disarticulation and hemipelvectomy prostheses
Preparing for a Limb Prosthesis
Preoperative Management
Postoperative and Preprosthetic Considerations
Preparatory prosthesis
Learning to use a limb prosthesis
Fitting the Prosthesis
Skin Care of the Residual Limb
Risk factors for skin problems
Skin breakdown
Skin infection
Other skin problems
Edema of the Residual Limb
Loosening of the Prosthesis
Pain in the Residual Limb
General reference
Causes
Phantom limb pain
Phantom limb sensation
Persistent residual limb pain
Evaluation
Treatment
Transcutaneous osseointegration
Treatment reference