Statistics and data about amputations and use of prostheses

Statistics and data about amputations and use of prostheses

Massimiliano Zecca

3/7/2000

Dear list members,

I'm looking for data and statistics about hand amputation and prosthetic
hands. What I need is something like the number of hand amputation during
last year (partial, above elbow, below elbow, ecc.), the cause of amputation,
the kind of prosthesis they wear, and so on, especially in USA, northern
Europe and Asia.

Do you know where I can find this information (Web sites, article, books,
research centers, and so on)? I know it's quite a big question, but I'll
appreciate any help.

        Best regards,
        Massimiliano

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