When working with the elderly patient population, prosthetists generally see two types of people: those who have become amputees during their sunset years, and those who have been living with limb loss for years—whether it’s the result of a birth defect, a traumatic accident, or a battlefield injury. These “experienced” patients tend to bring a different perspective to the normal aging process. Many have developed a longstanding routine for managing their residual limb and are comfortable with their prosthesis. They may be reluctant to modify their routine or device—even as their bodies change.
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