Assistive devices in the rehabilitation on patients with electrical burns--three case reports.
Limb amputation is a devastating sequela in patients with high-voltage electrical injuries, which may result in permanent disability. It is vital for rehabilitation professionals to assist patients with amputations to maximize their residual function. This can be done using a myriad of therapeutic adaptation methods such as orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices so that an optimal performance in daily activities can be achieved. This article describes how 3 patients, after electrical trauma with various levels of amputation, benefited from customized assistive devices, which are simple but effective. Patients' functioning in self-care, home, and work activities was improved. This, in turn, led to an enhanced quality of life. In addition, guidelines for fabrication of assistive devices are formulated.
Rehabilitation Department, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.
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Chang
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001132:Arm; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D012656:Self-Help Devices; D013624:Taiwan