title: Esthetic prostheses in minor and major upper limb amputations.
abstract: In summary, the impact and value of esthetic prostheses on amputee rehabilitation and their long-term use were demonstrated in this study to have no correlation with the severity of injury and level of amputation. All patients with traumatic amputation should be given equal opportunity to receive prostheses if the service is readily available. Whether use of prostheses is temporary or long-term, they help patients cope with the traumatic life experience of limb loss.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Leow
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Pho
authors.forename: B P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Pereira
mesh_terms: D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000523:psychology