Pediatric prosthetic patient
Stephen Fletcher
Description
Collection
Title:
Pediatric prosthetic patient
Creator:
Stephen Fletcher
Date:
2/9/2000
Text:
I am looking for advice in regards the a patient. Here are the specifics:
11 month old male
congenital R mid level trans radial level residual limb.
full ROM at the elbow and shoulder
no other health issues.
Patient was referred by their Orthopedic M.D. for fitting of a prosthesis.
My experience with this young of a patient is limited. My questions are the following:
What age is it most appropriate to initiate treatment?
How about suspension of the prosthesis?
Passive hand type of terminal device? Specific reccomendations of brands?
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Steve Fletcher, CPO
Shands Hospital at the University of Florida
11 month old male
congenital R mid level trans radial level residual limb.
full ROM at the elbow and shoulder
no other health issues.
Patient was referred by their Orthopedic M.D. for fitting of a prosthesis.
My experience with this young of a patient is limited. My questions are the following:
What age is it most appropriate to initiate treatment?
How about suspension of the prosthesis?
Passive hand type of terminal device? Specific reccomendations of brands?
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Steve Fletcher, CPO
Shands Hospital at the University of Florida
Citation
Stephen Fletcher, “Pediatric prosthetic patient,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 8, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213704.
