This reference work covers the subject of amputation surgery in the lower limb, related prosthetics, biomechanics and orthotics where appropriate. Important matters related to the rehabilitation of the amputation are covered, including pre- and post-operative care, the environment of the stump, early-fitting procedures, walking, training and other treatment options. Peripheral but pertinent matters such as standards, the role of government, educational and cultural matters, are all covered. Each of the amputation levels, ...
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This reference work covers the subject of amputation surgery in the lower limb, related prosthetics, biomechanics and orthotics where appropriate. Important matters related to the rehabilitation of the amputation are covered, including pre- and post-operative care, the environment of the stump, early-fitting procedures, walking, training and other treatment options. Peripheral but pertinent matters such as standards, the role of government, educational and cultural matters, are all covered. Each of the amputation levels, from hind-quarter through thigh amputation, knee disarticulation, below-knee amputation, Syme's amputation and procedures in the foot are treated in an orderly manner with clear presentation of the surgery, the biomechanics, component selection and alignment fitting techniques.
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Add this copy of Amputation Surgery and Lower Limb Prosthetics to cart. $77.36, fair condition, Sold by Cambridge Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, Gloucestershire, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Wiley–Blackwell.
