Virtual Didactic - Upper Limb Amputation Rehabilitation presented by Mary Matsumoto, MD-Upper Limb Amputation Rehabilitation Led by Mary Matsumoto

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Matsumoto discusses upper limb amputation rehabilitation. She provides an overview of the different levels of amputation, ranging from finger amputations to forequarter amputations, and discusses the benefits and disadvantages of each level. Dr. Matsumoto also explains the different types of prosthetic systems available, including passive, body-powered, externally-powered, and hybrid systems. She discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each system, and highlights the importance of considering the patient's functional goals and needs when choosing a prosthetic system. Additionally, Dr. Matsumoto discusses the post-operative and pre-prosthetic rehabilitation phase, as well as the long-term follow-up and adjustment phase. She emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary team collaboration and the role of physiatrists in creating appropriate prosthetic prescriptions. She concludes by addressing the issue of acceptance of upper limb prostheses and the challenges associated with myoelectric devices.

Keywords

upper limb amputation rehabilitation

levels of amputation

prosthetic systems

functional goals and needs

post-operative rehabilitation

interdisciplinary team collaboration

physiatrists

myoelectric devices