[Functional state of the respiratory system in the handicapped after amputation of the upper limbs]

There are given the results of study of external respiration function of 45 invalids after amputation of upper limbs, including 20 after amputation of one arm and 25 after amputation of both arms. The study was carried out at rest and with physical loading at veloergometer. Detected disturbances of external respiration function are determined by decrease of reserve capability of respiratory system due to disturbance of dynamic balance of muscular system of shoulder girdle and thorax, muscle atrophy, thorax excursion decrease. There are given recommended locomotory regimens and allowable physical loads and recommendations concerning prosthetics and exercise therapy.