Limb Amputations and Prosthetics-Principles of Amputation Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Fitting

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Video Summary

In this video, Paul Pasquina, the Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Uniformed Services University, discusses rehabilitation considerations for upper limb amputations. He highlights that lower limb amputations occur more frequently than upper limb amputations and that upper limb amputations are typically traumatic. Pasquina explains the terminology used for congenital and traumatic limb amputations and discusses the challenges faced by patients with multiple limb amputations. He mentions the common comorbidities associated with upper limb amputations, such as brain injury, spinal cord injury, and sensory impairments. Pasquina emphasizes the importance of teamwork and holistic care in rehabilitation, including medical management, pain control, preventing secondary complications, and addressing psychological impacts. He also discusses different types of prosthetic devices and their functionality, as well as the long-term effects of amputation and ongoing research in the field. The video ends with Pasquina highlighting the need for effective surgical management and the continued importance of training in prosthetics and rehabilitation. The credit for this transcript goes to Paul Pasquina, Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Uniformed Services University.

Keywords

rehabilitation considerations

upper limb amputations

traumatic limb amputations

common comorbidities

prosthetic devices