Acquired limb deficiencies. 1. Acquired limb deficiencies in children and young adults.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-2001
Abstract
UNLABELLED: This self-directed learning module highlights prosthetic treatment considerations and challenges in children and young adults. It is part of the chapter on acquired limb deficiencies in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article specifically focuses on prosthetic considerations for a child experiencing a mutilating traumatic amputation, examines the rationale for limb salvage versus surgical amputation for malignant bone tumors, discusses the unique management options available for patients undergoing hip disarticulation due to a tumor, and highlights the complications associated with amputations resulting from trauma and malignancies.
OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVE: To summarize prosthetic treatment considerations and challenges in children and young adults.
Volume
82
Issue
3 Suppl 1
First Page
3
Last Page
8
ISSN
0003-9993
Published In/Presented At
Bryant, P. R., & Pandian, G. (2001). Acquired limb deficiencies. 1. Acquired limb deficiencies in children and young adults. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 82(3 Suppl 1), S3–S8.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
11239330
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article