Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists at the McGuire VAMC regional Amputee Center of Excellence, this book provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters on prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity provide state-of-the-art guidance. Prosthetic gait issues and medical management including residual limb concerns are also addressed. Formatted and concise with key information highlighted throughout, this handbook will be a welcome point of care resource or study tool for trainees and practitioners in any field involved in rehabilitation of amputees and prosthetics.
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Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists at the McGuire VAMC regional Amputee Center of Excellence, this book provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters on prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity provide state-of-the-art guidance. Prosthetic gait issues and medical management including residual limb concerns are also addressed. Formatted and concise with key information highlighted throughout, this handbook will be a welcome point of care resource or study tool for trainees and practitioners in any field involved in rehabilitation of amputees and prosthetics.