PREPARATION OF THE AMPUTEE AND STUMP FOR LIMB FITFING | Zendy

R. D. Langdale-Kelham | Zendy; F. S. Cooksey | Zendy

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PREPARATION OF THE AMPUTEE AND STUMP FOR LIMB FITFING

Author(s) -

R. D. Langdale-Kelham,

F. S. Cooksey

Publication year - 1957

Publication title -

journal of bone and joint surgery - british volume

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 0968-7300

pISSN - 0301-620X

DOI - 10.1302/0301-620x.39b2.224

Subject(s) - rehabilitation , lower limb , upper limb , physical medicine and rehabilitation , artificial limbs , medicine , physical therapy , surgery , prosthesis

One of the most important factors in the rehabilitation of the amputee is the preparation of the patient and stump for limb fitting and training. The different procedures for the upper and lower extremities are described. Emphasis is laid on the importance of early reassurance and rehabilitation whenever possible. Patients unavoidably immobilised for long periods require general physical reconditioning before limb fitting and training can be undertaken. Special care is needed to avoid the upper limb amputee's becoming dependent on the surviving hand and using the artificial limb only for its cosmetic effect.

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