AMPUTATION-PRE OPERATIVE PHASE
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SUMMARY
1. Introduction & assessment: focus on cognition, vision, shoulder ROM & pain, power of remaining limbs, respiratory/CVS issues, effort tolerance, motivation, functional goals for prosthesis.
2. Prognosis: mobility, morbidity.
3. Information about phases of rehabilitation.
4. Adjusting expectations.
5. Introducing lifestyle/environmental modifications.
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.
