A prosthesis is a device designed to replace, as much as possible, the function or appearance of a missing limb or body part. This is mainly done to achieve the body support, maintain cosmetic appearance and function.
Ideally, a prosthesis must be comfortable to wear, easy to put on and remove, light weight, durable and cosmetically pleasing. Furthermore, a prosthesis must function well mechanically and require only reasonable maintenance. Finally, prosthetic use largely depends on the motivation of the individual, as none of the above characteristics matter if the patient will not wear the prosthesis.
Reasons for Amputation - Complications of diabetes and peripheral vascular occlusive disease are the leading causes of amputation (65%) followed by complications of thromboembolic disease and vasculitis. Trauma is the second most common cause of lower extremity amputation (25%) and typically occurs in the young male population. Tumors and congenital malformations less commonly (5% each) result in lower extremity amputation.
In choosing the right prosthesis the following considerations are important:
Amputation level
Contour of the residual limb
Expected function of the prosthesis
Vocation of the patient - For example, whether the patient is employed at a desk job or has major physical activity
Cosmetic importance and financial resources of the patient.
To insure a successful prosthetic outcome, it is necessary to determine the goals of each individual amputee. This should include the patient's expectations for functional activities with the prosthesis. The physical, as well as psychologic or emotional, status of the patient (including any pre-existing or limiting comorbidities) are important considerations.
These could include such issues as strength, endurance, joint contracture, ambulatory status, hemiparesis from a prior stroke, and retinopathy resulting from diabetes. The patient may have been nonambulatory for months and therefore be deconditioned. A program of preprosthetic training would improve the needed upper extremity strength and overall endurance required for prosthetic training.
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