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Esthetic prostheses in minor and major upper limb amputations.
M E Leow1, R W Pho, B P Pereira
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore.
Hand Clinics
|October 16, 2001
Summary
Esthetic prostheses benefit amputee rehabilitation and long-term use, regardless of injury severity or amputation level. These devices aid patients in coping with limb loss, emphasizing equal access to prosthetic services.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Traumatology
Background:
- Traumatic limb loss presents significant physical and psychological challenges.
- The role of esthetic prostheses in long-term amputee care requires further elucidation.
- Access to prosthetic services can be a barrier in amputee rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between esthetic prosthesis impact and use, and injury severity or amputation level.
- To assess the long-term value of esthetic prostheses in amputee rehabilitation.
- To advocate for equitable access to prosthetic services for all traumatic amputation patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patient data.
- Assessment of esthetic prosthesis use and patient-reported outcomes.
- Correlation analysis between prosthesis outcomes and clinical variables.
Main Results:
- No significant correlation was found between the impact and long-term use of esthetic prostheses and the severity of injury or level of amputation.
- Esthetic prostheses demonstrated value in aiding patients' coping mechanisms with limb loss.
- Prosthetic use, whether temporary or long-term, was beneficial for psychological adjustment.
Conclusions:
- Esthetic prostheses are valuable tools in amputee rehabilitation, irrespective of injury specifics.
- All patients with traumatic amputations should have equal access to prosthetic services.
- Prostheses play a crucial role in helping individuals adapt to the life-altering experience of limb loss.