Fundamentals of amputation care and prosthetics
Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists, this book provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters guide you through prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity an...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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New York, NY :
Demos Medical Publishing, LLC
2014.
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| Edition: | 1st ed |
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798412706719 |
| Summary: | Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists, this book provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters guide you through prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity and address recent advances in functionality and safety. Pre- and post-operative care, prosthetic troubleshooting, gait issues and medical management of the residual limb are also addressed. With concise key information highlighted throughout, this handbook is a welcome point of care resource or study |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (249 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781617051197 |
