Upper Extremity Amputation and Prosthetics Care Across the Active Duty Military and Veteran Populations

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 need...

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Published inPhysical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America Vol. 30; no. 1; p. 73
Main Authors Cancio, Jill M, Ikeda, Andrea J, Barnicott, Shannon L, Childers, Walter Lee, Alderete, Joseph F, Goff, Brandon J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2019
Subjects
Amputation - methods
Amputation - rehabilitation
Amputees - rehabilitation
Artificial Limbs
Humans
Military Personnel
Prosthesis Design
Upper Extremity - surgery
Veterans
Upper extremity amputation surgical considerations
Upper extremity osseointegration
Upper extremity prosthesis
Upper extremity amputation rehabilitation
Upper extremity amputation
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1558-1381
DOI:10.1016/j.pmr.2018.08.011