Rehabilitation in limb deficiency. 2. The pediatric amputee.
This self-directed learning module highlights advances in the evaluation and management of the pediatric amputee. It is part of the chapter on rehabilitation in limb deficiency in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article discusses the etiology and terminology of childhood limb deficiency. Developmental milestones are used as a guide to prescribing prosthetic devices for children, and tables suggesting such guidelines are included. Specific clinical examples are provided to illustrate management issues. Advances that are covered include limb-sparing procedures in the management of lower extremity malignancy.
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Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ 07039, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001186:Artificial Limbs / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005121:Extremities / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017880:Limb Deformities, Congenital; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010810:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / Q000193:education; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting