Atlas Of Amputations And Limb Deficiencies

Now in one convenient volume, Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies: Surgical, Prosthetic, and Rehabilitation Principles, Fifth Edition, remains the definitive reference on the surgical and prosthetic management of acquired and congenital limb loss. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by Joseph Ivan Krajbich, MD, FRCS(C), Michael S. Pinzur, MD, FAAOS, COL Benjamin K. Potter, MD, FAAOS, FACS, and Phillip M. Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP, it discusses the most recent advances and future developments in prosthetic technology with in-depth treatment and management recommendations for adult and pediatric conditions. With coverage of every aspect of this complex field from recognized experts in amputation surgery, rehabilitation, and prosthetics, it is an invaluable resource for surgeons, physicians, prosthetists, physiatrists, therapists, and all others with an interest in this field.

Presents the major advances in the field since the last edition in 1992. New chapters cover amputee care in wartime, the role of the Krukenberg proceedure in developing countries, the rise of the amputee consumer movement, and the rapidly expanding role of sports and recreation for amputees, as well as the more controversial topics of osseointegration and transplantation. The major influence of orthopaedic surgeons in the development of both amputation surgery and prosthetics is noted in the greatly expanded chapter on the history of these fields. A chapter on absence of the lumbar spine and sacrum has been added, as well as a chapter on surgical revision.

"This new edition of the Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies is written by recognized experts in the fields of amputation surgery, rehabilitation, and prosthetics. Discover the best in contemporary thinking, the most recent advances and future developments in prosthetic technology, with in-depth treatment and management recommendations for adult and pediatric conditions... This text is a valuable guide and treatment overview for surgeons, physicians, prosthetists, physiatrists, therapists, and those with an interest in this field. Use this expanded and completely updated resource to help you and your treatment team understand and select the best current approaches for your patients"--Publisher's website.

This new edition of the Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies is written by recognized experts in the fields of amputation surgery, rehabilitation, and prosthetics. Discover the best in contemporary thinking, the most recent advances and future developments in prosthetic technology, with in-depth treatment and management recommendations for adult and pediatric conditions. Hundreds of new illustrations, photographs, and images give you insights into the many advances and high-tech surgical techniques and prosthetic solutions. Support your difficult decisions on amputation versus limb salvage including: treatment, management, and alternatives for all levels of limb loss. This print edition consists of three volumes. Volume 1 - General Topics, Upper Limb; Volume 2 - Lower Limb, Management Issues; and Volume 3 - Pediatrics.

"This new edition of the Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies is written by recognized experts in the fields of amputation surgery, rehabilitation, and prosthetics. Discover the best in contemporary thinking, the most recent advances and future developments in prosthetic technology, with in-depth treatment and management recommendations for adult and pediatric conditions... This text is a valuable guide and treatment overview for surgeons, physicians, prosthetists, physiatrists, therapists, and those with an interest in this field. Use this expanded and completely updated resource to help you and your treatment team understand and select the best current approaches for your patients"--Publisher's website.

The leading and definitive reference on the surgical and prosthetic management of acquired and congenital limb loss. The fourth edition of the Atlas of Amputations and Limb Deficiencies is written by recognized experts in the fields of amputation surgery, rehabilitation, and prosthetics.

The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that 56.7 million Americans had some type of disability in 2010, which represents 18.7 percent of the civilian noninstitutionalized population included in the 2010 Survey of Income and Program Participation. The U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. As of December 2015, approximately 11 million individuals were SSDI beneficiaries, and about 8 million were SSI beneficiaries. SSA currently considers assistive devices in the nonmedical and medical areas of its program guidelines. During determinations of substantial gainful activity and income eligibility for SSI benefits, the reasonable cost of items, devices, or services applicants need to enable them to work with their impairment is subtracted from eligible earnings, even if those items or services are used for activities of daily living in addition to work. In addition, SSA considers assistive devices in its medical disability determination process and assessment of work capacity. The Promise of Assistive Technology to Enhance Activity and Work Participation provides an analysis of selected assistive products and technologies, including wheeled and seated mobility devices, upper-extremity prostheses, and products and technologies selected by the committee that pertain to hearing and to communication and speech in adults.