The Physiotherapy and Prosthetic management of a TTA with a longstanding contralateral upper limb absence

Name: Louise Tisdale

E-mail: Louise.Tisdale@nhs.net

Occupation: Physiotherapist

Affiliation: Royal Wolverhampton Trust, Wolverhampton, UK

Other authors: Dawn Crofts

 

Abstract

This paper will discuss

The MDT management of a TTA amputee with longstanding contralateral upper limb absence.

The MDT role in pre amputation assessment, pre prosthetic rehabilitation and prosthetic rehabilitation in a regional amputee rehabilitation service.

The effect of selection of a lower amputation level on post op recovery and prosthetic mobility, the implementation of pre prosthetic rehab tools (PPAM aid) , the prescribing Physiotherapist's role in pain management in the prosthetic rehabilitation phase and plans for future review to address outstanding goals.

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