Physiatrists, prosthetists, surgeons, and therapists from the US and Canada outline the postamputation care, prosthetic restoration, and functional rehabilitation of the upper and lower extremity in amputee patients. In 29 chapters aimed at physicians, prosthetists, and therapists and presented in an outline format, they address anatomy and kinesiology, surgical and other principles of amputation, patient assessment, prosthetic design and function, sockets and suspension systems, prosthetic restoration and management of various types of amputations, gait training and deviations, prosthetic components, psychological adjustment and related clinical issues, sexuality, return to the community, participation in sports and recreation, pain, skin challenges, musculoskeletal problems, and special populations: cancer patients, multiple-extremity amputees, infants and children, and aging patients. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Prosthetic Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower Extremity is a well-illustrated, state-of-the-art reference on the science and practice of post-amputation care, prosthetic restoration, and functional rehabilitation, designed to maximize patient independence and quality of life. Chapters are written by physiatrists, prosthetists, surgeons, and therapists at the University of Michigan, clinicians and teachers who work with amputees on a daily basis. Clinically oriented, it covers both lower and upper extremity restoration and rehabilitation and serves as a handy reference for busy practitioners to support sound clinical decision-making.
Written by physiatrists, prosthetics, and therapists at the University of Michigan, this clinically oriented text is designed for busy practitioners managing patients with limb loss who are candidates for, or are undergoing, prosthetic restoration. The goal is to provide an illustrated, state-of-the-art overview of the science and practice of post-amputation care, prosthetic restoration, and functional rehabilitation that maximizes patient independence and quality of life. The text addresses practical questions and problems, such as how to design a care plan or select the best prosthesis for a patient to align with expected activity level or demographic, and is intended as a ready reference to support clinical decision making. The book covers both lower and upper extremity restoration and rehabilitation. Beginning with basic anatomy and kinesiology and a brief recap of surgical principles and post-operative care for amputees, chapters in each section discuss biomechanics, clinical assessment, prosthetic options, writing a complete and detailed prescription for the prosthesis, restoration and management of specific problems by region, and rehabilitation programs and strategies. Common medical issues such as phantom limb sensation and pain, skin problems, and psychological considerations are discussed as well. Prosthetic restoration for special populations and prostheses for sports and recreation are treated in a dedicated section at the end of the book. Chapters will be written in outline format and feature lots of diagrams, photos, and other illustrations for ease of use. Each chapter will conclude with 1-2 case scenarios and 5-8 multiple choice questions with answers and explanations for self-study purposes.
