Focusing on balance, core strength, and protecting the remaining limb.
Introducing temporary prostheses early to help the patient begin weight-bearing as soon as the wound allows.
Managing a lower extremity amputation is no longer viewed as just a final surgical step, but as the beginning of a highly coordinated journey toward mobility. It requires a seamless transition from acute surgical care to long-term physical and psychological rehabilitation. 1. Pre-Surgical Decision Making
Counseling to help patients navigate the significant life change and body image shifts associated with limb loss. 4. Long-Term Maintenance
Lower Extremity Amputations — The Management Of
Focusing on balance, core strength, and protecting the remaining limb.
Introducing temporary prostheses early to help the patient begin weight-bearing as soon as the wound allows. The Management of Lower Extremity Amputations
Managing a lower extremity amputation is no longer viewed as just a final surgical step, but as the beginning of a highly coordinated journey toward mobility. It requires a seamless transition from acute surgical care to long-term physical and psychological rehabilitation. 1. Pre-Surgical Decision Making Focusing on balance, core strength, and protecting the
Counseling to help patients navigate the significant life change and body image shifts associated with limb loss. 4. Long-Term Maintenance Focusing on balance