AMPUTATION-ACUTE POST OP PHASE
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SUMMARY
1. Pain control: nociceptive pain, phantom limb sensation (normal), phantom limb pain (mostly in LL amputees, but resolves).
2. Contracture prevention.
3. Emotional support.
4. Phantom limb sensation & pain discussion.
5. Dressings.
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.
