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A Structured Rehabilitation Protocol for Improved Multifunctional Prosthetic Control: A Case Study
Published on: November 6, 2015
New hands reduce handicap
1Department of Aged Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Australia.
Purpose:
This case study concerns Mr AH, a 93 year old man who suffered bilateral traumatic transcarpal amputations at the age of 17.
Method:
His presentation and the prescription of cosmetic hand prostheses illustrate several interesting points.
Results:
These include that advanced age and lengthy period since amputation do not preclude prosthetic provision.
Conclusions:
Bilateral upper limb amputees can lead long, productive and fulfilling lives and the psychological benefits of cosmetic prostheses are of primary concern in the upper limb amputee.
