| An evaluation of the use made of cosmetic and functional prostheses by unilateral upper limb amputees. | |
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PMID: 9881609 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There is currently a distinction drawn between a prosthesis considered to be provided for purely cosmetic reasons and a functional prosthesis provided to enable the amputee to achieve basic hand function. Using video analysis the study reported in this paper demonstrates that for non-manipulative actions cosmetic prostheses are actively used in the performance of everyday tasks as frequently as functional prostheses. The study provides evidence for a cosmetic prosthesis to be presented to an amputee as a realistic initial prosthesis and not as the option of last resort if a functional prosthesis is rejected. It is also recommended that training is provided in the use of cosmetic prostheses in two-handed tasks. |
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Authors:
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C M Fraser |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Prosthetics and orthotics international Volume: 22 ISSN: 0309-3646 ISO Abbreviation: Prosthet Orthot Int Publication Date: 1998 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-03-10 Completed Date: 1999-03-10 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7707720 Medline TA: Prosthet Orthot Int Country: DENMARK |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 216-23 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Occupational Therapy Services, Addenbrooke's NHS Trust, Cambridge, UK. cf13@cam.ac.uk |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Amputees / rehabilitation* Arm Artificial Limbs* Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Humans Male Middle Aged |
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