Functional and clinical outcomes of upper extremity amputation. The level of upper extremity amputation is the most important determinant of post amputation function. Rehabilitation of lower limb amputation describe evidencedbased prosthetic and amputation rehabilitation outcomes understand the importance of good working relationship between a physical therapist and prosthetist identify appropriate fit of lower extremity prostheses describe how the information gained during the. For individuals who have sustained upper extremity injury or amputation that limits function, game play through the use of customadapted game controllers can provide a multitude of psychological and functional benefits. This will entail dividing all structures spanning from the proximal limb to the distal segment being amputated. Behera definition amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a limb or body part. Introduction major upper extremity amputees account for only 8% of the 1.
The management of upper extremity amputation rehabilitation uear 2014 the uear cpg is designed to address the key principles of rehabilitation and clinical care for patients with upper limb amputation. Rehabilitation of upper extremity amputation algorithm vadod. Upper extremity amputations largely follow the same basic principles as those of any amputation. The main causes for an upper body amputation would be accidents or sudden trauma. Major amputations of the upper extremity other than digital amputations account for 3% to 15% of all amputations and are approximately 20 times less common than amputations of the lower extremity. The level of upperextremity amputation is the most important determinant of postamputation function.
Three types of upper limb amputations occur in this area. Farming with upper extremity limitationamputation ohioline. One of the most effective ways to recover from an upper extremity amputation is to find a challenging, yet realistic fitness routine to adhere to. Prosthetic devices for upperextremity amputees amputee. The upper extremity functional index uefi we are interested in knowing whether you are having any difficulty at all with the activities listed below because of your upper limb problem for which you are currently seeking attention. Upper extremity amputee exercises by mcop team september 4, 2019 living with your prosthetic, amputee support, amputee info upper extremity amputation exercises. Adapted videogame controller use following upperextremity. Key words primary amputation, prosthetics, reinnervation, surgical reconstruction, upper extremity. Rough hands, smooth hands, plump hands, thin hands like wrinkled apple skin. The thread of innovation is woven throughout our nearly 100year history. Guidelines for treatment, care and support for amputees.
Trauma amputation upper extremity revision amputation management. Saving the most distal joint possible dramatically improves the amputees function. Sep 04, 2019 upper extremity amputee exercises by mcop team september 4, 2019 living with your prosthetic, amputee support, amputee info upper extremity amputation exercises. In some ways, it can be more devastating than a lower extremity amputation. Ottobock offers complete upperlimb prosthetic solutions for every amputation level and every needfrom industry leading aboveelbow designs and proven bodypowered solutions to incredibly realistic prosthetic gloves and custom silicone prostheses. Initial management of the acute traumatic upper extremity amputation begins with the principles of. Major upperextremity amputees account for only 8% of the 1. Immediate, early and late postsurgical management of upper limb amputation. The causes of amputation vary from country to country. Lower extremity amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation. Engagement in videogame play has become a popular meaningful occupation for clients today.
Ppt upper extremity amputation powerpoint presentation. The most common accidents that contribute to upper body amputation are traffic accidents, farm and lawnmower accidents, and firearm and firework accidents. One of the most effective ways to recover from an upperextremity amputation is to find a challenging, yet realistic fitness routine to adhere to here, youll find some of the most easyto. Prosthesis use in persons with lower and upperlimb amputation. Replantation of the upper extremity is a wellestablished method in the treatment of amputation injuries that has a substantial socioeconomic impact. Upper extremity amputation is a surgery to remove all or part of the arms, hands, or fingers.
Objectives participants will be able to identify common causes for upper and lower extremity amputation and demonstrate an understanding of the medical complications that require management throughout both the pre and post. Of those, 16 percent 3,225 had a major upperlimb amputation, which is a procedure at the wrist level or higher on the arm. Updated 122014 by rick bowers passive prostheses are generally considered to be devices that are worn purely for cosmetic purposes. Characterisation and outcomes of upper extremity amputations. Current concepts in upperextremity amputation orthocarolina. On the farm, injuries resulting in an amputation are typically caused by entanglement, entrapment, crushing injuries, or infection from a traumatic injury. This article highlights the special considerations involved in acquired amputations at or above the elbow. Resources by amputation level to easily sort through the resources we offer, we have created categories to make it easier to find what you are looking for. Adult patients with major lower extremity amputation bilateral and unilateral including throughhip, transfemoral, throughknee, transtibial, throughankle, and partial foot. Unlike lowerlimb amputations, upperlimb amputations are most often the result of sudden trauma to the body, although they also can be caused by malignancy, congenital deficiencies, and vascular disease. Upper extremity amputation gennadiy busel, md joao panattoni, md. Upper extremity amputations can include finger amputations, hand amputations, and arm amputations either belowelbow or aboveelbow. Management of major traumatic upper extremity amputations.
Purpose arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers, and toes can be amputated. Management of upper limb amputations sciencedirect. Refresh your rehabilitation strategies for upper extremity amputation march 14, 2019 gary clark, md, paradigm medical director jean kirk, phd, paradigm director of clinical services. Pdf the importance of rehabilitation concerning upper extremity. Participants will be able to identify common causes for upper and lower extremity amputation and demonstrate an understanding of the medical complications that require management throughout both the pre and post prosthetic phases of rehabilitation. Amputations of the upper extremity musculoskeletal key. Upper extremity amputation orthopaedic trauma association ota. Review therapy clinical amputation, upper extremity, in. Shoulder disarticulation amputation at the level of the shoulder, with the shoulder blade remaining. Upper extremity amputation rehabilitation program mossrehab. The occupational therapy role in rehabilitation for the person with an upperlimb amputation.
The lectures have been compressed, for ease of download. Etiology trauma most common vascular disease malignancy infection zieglergraham k, mackenzie ej, ephraim pl, et al. Ham sj, hoekstra hj, schraffordt koops h, eisma wh, oldhoff j. This depends in large part on the degree to which individual counseling for significant psychological complications is necessary. The overall goal of amputation rehabilitation is to optimize the patients health status, function, independence, and quality of life. As of january 2007, there have been a total of 541 major limb amputations seen and of this population there have been 111 unilateral upper limb amputees, 6 bilateral upper limb amputees, and combined upper and lower extremity amputees.
Therefore the guidelines for treatment, care and support for amputees within the lss living in the community are proposed to fill this gap in the literature and to guide the provision of treatment, equipment, prosthetics, home modifications and attendant care. Thiscan be done for each type of prosthesis the patient wears. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain or due to trauma. Trauma is the most common reason for upper extremity amputations except for shoulder disarticulation and forequarter amputations, for which. In fiscal 2016, 22 percent 20,158 of the veterans who received amputation care at va facilities had experienced an upperlimb amputation. An upper limb prosthesis is often prescribed to regain functionality. One of the primary goals of surgery is to save as much of the limb as possible. Upper extremity bilateral amputations written by hugh j. When certain movements are performed, such as shoulder flexion raising your arm in front of you, tension is placed on the cable and the terminal device is opened. The general principles of upper extremity amputation will be common to amputation at any level. Activities of daily living assessment is a rating guide that provides a comprehensive list of adls an unilateral amputee should be able to accomplish. Upper extremity orthopaedic trauma association ota.
An upper limb amputation is the removal of any part of the forearm or arm. Longterm goals of upper extremity amputation rehabilitation care while the pathophysiology of traumatic amputations may be different than nontraumatic amputations, rehabilitation strategies and prosthetic component prescriptions for both should be centered on realistic patient goals with concentrated efforts directed to maximize function. For individuals who have sustained upperextremity injury or amputation that limits function, game play through the use of customadapted game controllers can provide a multitude of psychological and functional benefits. Additional notes and information are provided by many authors in the meeting notes section of. Request pdf upper extremity amputation although significantly less common than vascular insufficiency in the lower extremities, heart, or brain, processes leading to inadequate vascular. This article highlights the special considerations involved in. A harness, worn around the opposite shoulder, much like a backpack strap, is connected to a cable, elbow if transhumeral or higher amputation level and terminal device. An upper extremity amputation has a major impact on the individuals physical, social, vocational, and emotional life. These devices may or may not also serve a cosmetic purpose.
Younger men are more at risk for amputations causes by trauma, such as machinery, motor vehicle or workrelated accidents. Oct 02, 2019 upper extremity amputations largely follow the same basic principles as those of any amputation. In the united states, overall, there are approximately 1. To view power point presentations for download, click here. Amputee rehabilitation lynn cunningham, pt, dpt helena lax, md mark nielsen, cp, atc. Upper limb amputations vary from the partial removal of a finger to the loss of the entire arm and part of the shoulder. The management of upper extremity amputation rehabilitation.
The execution of a successful amputation at each level of the limb allows maximum use of the residual extremity, with or without a prosthesis, and minimizes the known complications of these injuries. The management of upper extremity amputation rehabilitation group. The bilateral upper extremity amputation causes significantly greater vocational handicaps than the single upper extremity amputation. Nevertheless, it is unrealistic to automatically write off such individuals as being totally disabled. Upper extremity functional index msu rehabilitation. Replantation of upper extremity, hand and digits article pdf available in acta chirurgica iugoslavica 602. February 2011 a free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Department of veterans affairsdepartment of defense vadod clinical practice guideline for the management of upper extremity amputation rehabilitation.
First, the forequarter amputation involves the resection of the clavicle and all structures distally. At the upper extremity clinic at the university of michigan, we offer complete, compassionate care, taking you from the amputation process to getting you back to daily living by listening to your needs, providing you a thorough education and utilizing the most current therapy and prostheses available. Surgical goals include removing the damaged or diseased limb, minimizing longterm complications, and preparing a limb stump that can be fitted for a prosthetic. Upper limb amputations tend to be less common than lower limb amputations, but can affect people of all ages. Upper extremity amputation 1 upper extremity amputation. Fingers or partial hand transcarpal at the wrist wrist disarticulation below the elbow transradial at the elbow elbow disarticulation above the elbow transhumeral at the shoulder shoulder disarticulation above the shoulder forequarter. Introduction major upperextremity amputees account for only 8% of the 1.
Modern amputation technique in the upper extremity. Validation of the orthotics and prosthetics user survey upper extremity functional status module in people with unilateral upper limb amputation. In the printed or pdf version of this article, author affiliations can be found at the bottom of the. Updated jan 21, 2011 view the tips for upper extremity amputees playlist on the amputee coalitions youtube channel. Prosthetic usage in major upper extremity amputations. To easily sort through the resources we offer, we have created categories to make it easier to find what you are looking for. Upper extremity bilateral amputations 1 upper extremity bilateral amputations written by hugh j. Prothesis use in persons with lower and upper limb amputations. Upper extremity amputations are devastating and will profoundly impact the life of the affected patient. Refresh your rehabilitation strategies for upper extremity.
Disorders that are commonly related to amputation include trauma, cancer, infection, blood vessel disease and birth deformities or diseases. Functional prostheses, on the other hand, are devices that enable an amputee to perform tasks. In all amputations, the goal is to remove a distal segment of the extremity. Today, do you or would you have any difficulty at all with.
Upper extremity amputations portnotes orthopaedicsone. Most amputations involve small body parts such as a finger, rather than an entire limb. Participants will be able to identify each phase of rehabilitation for the. Rehabilitation for persons with upperextremity amputation. Pdf replantation of upper extremity, hand and digits. Upper limb amputations nova scotia health authority. Participants will be able to identify common causes for upper and lower extremity amputation and demonstrate an understanding of the medical complications that require management throughout both the pre and postprosthetic phases of rehabilitation. Vocational handicaps and rehabilitation for upper extremity amputation 3 rehabilitation time may range from as few as 12 to as many as 38 weeks in the instance of the amputee capable of returning to similar work. The risk of limb loss increases with age greatest risk is age 65 and above. Amputation occurring in the upper arm from the elbow to the shoulder. Because medical comorbidities leading to limb loss most often imperil the lower extremity, more lower limb than upper limb amputations occur, at a ratio of almost 5 to 1. Upper extremity amputation is an accepted treat ment option for acute trauma or sequelae of traumatic injuries, chronic infection, bone or soft tissue tumors, certain brachial plexus injuries, and complex regional pain syndrome. Select a limb loss level below to narrow these listings. Amputations are all too common, accounting for 11% of all agricultural related injuries.
1034 690 1019 162 757 843 149 320 1032 1137 1436 1548 1023 359 590 252 724 1444 511 242 861 546 962 569 550 1274 664 1120 418