AMPUTATION STUMP-OEDEMA CAUSES
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SUMMARY
1. Pre-existing PVD.
2. Impaired venous return.
3. Immobility.
4. Heart, liver or renal failure & fluid overload.
Reference(s)
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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.
