Acquired limb deficiencies. 2. Perioperative management
Pandian, G.; Huang, M.E.; Duffy, D.A.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 82(3 Suppl 1: S9
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9993 PMID: 11239331 Document Number: 538746
This self-directed learning module highlights recent advances in the evaluation and management of complications arising from diabetes and peripheral vascular disease leading to amputation. It is part of the chapter on acquired limb deficiencies in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article includes discussion of comorbid conditions that may have an impact on the prosthetic rehabilitation of a transtibial amputee. It also offers essential information regarding perioperative management of an upper extremity amputee. To review recent advances in the evaluation and management of complications arising from diabetes and peripheral vascular disease leading to amputation.