AMPUTATION-ISSUES WITH BILATERAL AMPUTATIONS

SUMMARY

1. Medical issues: increased energy cost of ambulation, worse pain, phantom limb syndrome, difficult wound management, increased risk of falls, contractures, impaired heat loss.

2. PT issues: more reliant on WC mobilization, increased stress/strain on upper limbs and shoulders.

3. OT issues: more assistance with ADLs, wheelchair access now more important, home & vehicle modifications.

4. Psychological issues: more prone to depression.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.