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.
Chang
J K
JK
Rehabilitation Department, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC.
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