Pre-Prosthetic Management of Lower Limb Amputation

Course overview

Proper early care of the patient who has sustained lower limb amputation is critical for obtaining successful functional outcomes once fitting and ambulation with a prosthesis have begun. This course will present the current status of amputation etiology, incidence, and prevalence in the United States. Following this framework, a method of limb care and preparation will be presented as well as several treatment options that can be applied to the individual rehabilitation needs and prognosis of the patient.