AMPUTATION STUMP-PREPARATION
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SUMMARY
1. Ensure good wound healing.
2. Reduce oedema.
3. Shape the residuum: preferably triangular in shape; the prosthetic will move inevitably due to pelvic rotation during gait.
4. Pain management: stump pain, phantom limb sensation, phantom limb pain.
5. Prevent contractures.
6. Prepare for prosthetic management & ambulation.
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.
