bilat transfemoral
Heather Davidson
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Title:
bilat transfemoral
Creator:
Heather Davidson
Date:
5/16/2008
Text:
a colleague of mine has been asked to work with a patient - mid 50's, heavy,
bilat transfemoral, short residual limbs, has never had prostheses, just
wants to stand for transfers & minimal stepping (to be out of chair) - seems
motivated with realistic goals
pls share any successes, failures, advice on components
* aggressive upper body PT ASAP
?manual unlocking knees
?bilat belt suspension
?quad brim sockets
?single axis feet
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Heather Davidson CO
NEOPS
389 University Ave
Westwood MA 02090
ph 781 329 5500
fax 781 329 0303
www.neops-westwoodma.com
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bilat transfemoral, short residual limbs, has never had prostheses, just
wants to stand for transfers & minimal stepping (to be out of chair) - seems
motivated with realistic goals
pls share any successes, failures, advice on components
* aggressive upper body PT ASAP
?manual unlocking knees
?bilat belt suspension
?quad brim sockets
?single axis feet
--
Heather Davidson CO
NEOPS
389 University Ave
Westwood MA 02090
ph 781 329 5500
fax 781 329 0303
www.neops-westwoodma.com
This e-mail, including attachments, is covered by the Electronic
Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC 2510-2521, & the HIPAA regulations and,
as such, is confidential & may be legally privileged. It is intended for the
use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed & may contain
certain information that is privileged, confidential & exempt from
disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the
intended recipient or agent responsible for delivering or copying this
communication & attachments, you are hereby notified that any retention,
dissemination, distribution or copying of any of the contents are strictly
prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please reply
to the sender & then delete it. Thank you for your cooperation.
Citation
Heather Davidson, “bilat transfemoral,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/229279.
