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Fast Forward: Adult Outcomes Associated with Pediatric Limb Deficiency

by Phil Stevens MEd, CPO, FAAOP
May 1, 2015
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Pediatric limb absence, regardless of its etiology or presentation, is characterized by uncertainty. Parents and patients alike are unsure about the immediate and long-term implications of that absence. While psychosocial adaptability and prosthetic acceptance and utilization constitute domains of immediate concern, there are longer-term questions about education, employment, and overall health and well-being. This article examines two recent publications that provide insight into the adult life experiences of individuals with congenital limb deficiencies and those with limb deficiencies acquired during childhood or adolescence.

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