title: Ideal functional outcomes for amputation levels.
abstract: This article provides a generalized overview of amputation classifications and the idealized outcomes for upper and lower amputations at their respective levels. The following levels are discussed: above knee/transfemoral, below knee/transtibial, above elbow/transhumeral, below elbow/transradial, and bilateral for upper and lower extremities. This classification defines a framework for clinicians to share with patients so that they understand the potential for their expected functional outcomes regarding mobility and activities of daily living, both with and without a prosthesis. Moreover, it addresses some of the vocational and avocational needs of the individual regarding amputation.
authors.affiliation: Amputee Services of America, 1601 East 19th Avenue, Suite 3200, Denver, CO 80218, USA. Electronic address: skipdoc3@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Robert H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Meier
authors.forename: Danielle
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Melton
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D034941:Upper Extremity
keywords: Amputations; Classifications; Functional outcomes; Ideal