Limb Amputations and Prosthetics-Limb Amputations and Prosthetics

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In this video, the speaker discusses various topics related to limb amputations and prosthetics. They start by mentioning replantation and transplantation, which involve reconnecting severed limbs or transplanting donor tissues. The speaker talks about the challenges associated with these procedures, such as the tolerance of muscle to temperature changes and the length of nerve axons. They then move on to discuss amputation goals, which include preserving functional length, maintaining a durable skin envelope, and minimizing the risk of painful neuromas. The importance of involving a prosthetist early on is emphasized. The speaker highlights different levels of amputations, ranging from finger to shoulder, and explains their advantages and disadvantages. They mention specific procedures, such as the Kruppenberg procedure and the Marquardt angulation osteotomy, and discuss their implications. Prosthetics and their different functionalities are also discussed, with an emphasis on the advancements in myoelectric prostheses. The video concludes by mentioning targeted muscle reinnervation, a method used to provide better control of prosthetics through subdividing muscles near the amputation level. Overall, the video provides an overview of limb amputations, prosthetics, and related considerations.

Keywords

limb amputations

prosthetics

replantation

transplantation

amputation goals