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Rehabilitation Following Multiple Limb Amputation: A Case Report.
Sandip Dhole1, Prafull K2, Vandana S Daulatabad2
1Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar, Hyderabad, IND.
Cureus
|March 10, 2025
Summary
This case study highlights the successful rehabilitation of a patient with multiple limb amputations using a multidisciplinary approach. Personalized care, including prosthetic fitting and gait training, significantly improved the patient's functional abilities and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
Background:
- Multiple limb amputations are rare but present significant challenges.
- Causes include trauma, metabolic disorders, burns, and drug use.
- Rehabilitation requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary strategy.
