Dear all,
My fellow colleagues and I have been tasked with researching the subject
of the treatment of primary upper limb amputees as part of our third
year, upper limb prosthetics, teaching block. We are particularly
interested their first visit to a prosthetic clinic, post operatively.
What can the traumatic patient expect? I trust that they are not simply
trundled in, cast and sent home two weeks later with a replacement limb.
What structure does the first visit take? Who provides the advice
guidance on the prognosis? Is there any pre-fitting training and
physiotherapy?
We would be interested to get an insight into the various approaches
from overseas as well as the UK and would be extremely grateful for any
information that any of you can offer.
Thank you for your time,
Michael Stimpson
3rd year student, NCTPO, University of Strathclyde
