Traumatic amputation of the upper limb: the use of body-powered prostheses and employment consequences.
Forty three patients with unilateral traumatic amputations were reviewed as to the use of prostheses and employment consequences of the amputation. Seventeen of 19 below-elbow amputees, and 12 of 24 above-elbow amputees used their prostheses. Non-users compared to users of prostheses were characterized by: 1) Higher level of amputation 2) Non-dominant arm amputation and 3) Younger age at the time of amputation. However non-users usually did well on the labour market for various reasons.
Stürup
J
J
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Thyregod
H C
HC
Jensen
J S
JS
Retpen
J B
JB
Boberg
G
G
Rasmussen
E
E
Jensen
S
S
D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000674:Amputees / Q000523:psychology*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male