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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
PubMed
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.

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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.

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  • 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.