| New hands reduce handicap. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9846243 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: This case study concerns Mr AH, a 93 year old man who suffered bilateral traumatic transcarpal amputations at the age of 17. METHOD: His presentation and the prescription of cosmetic hand prostheses illustrate several interesting points. RESULTS: These include that advanced age and lengthy period since amputation do not preclude prosthetic provision. CONCLUSIONS: Bilateral upper limb amputees can lead long, productive and fulfilling lives and the psychological benefits of cosmetic prostheses are of primary concern in the upper limb amputee. |
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Authors:
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S Geffen; S Wilson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Disability and rehabilitation Volume: 20 ISSN: 0963-8288 ISO Abbreviation: Disabil Rehabil Publication Date: 1998 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-02-22 Completed Date: 1999-02-22 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9207179 Medline TA: Disabil Rehabil Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 428-30 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Aged Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Australia. |
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Activities of Daily Living* Aged Aged, 80 and over Amputation, Traumatic / rehabilitation*, surgery Artificial Limbs* Esthetics Hand Humans Male Prosthesis Design |
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