Ufkun Ötesi Bilim Dergisi
Yazarlar: Kezban BAYRAMLAR, Özlem ÜLGER
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Anahtar Kelimeler:Rehabilitation,Amputee,Prosthetic Use
Özet: The study is performed with the aim of determining the functional use in upper limb amputees. 60 upper limb amputees from various levels were included in the study. Patients were evaluated for their muscle strength, muscle shortening, age of amputation date of the first prosthetic fitting, cause of amputation, stump length, joint motion and stability, phantom pain and sensation, prosthetic components and prosthetic use. Mean age at amputation was 18. 56±13. 44 years while then mean age at first prosthetic fitting was found to be 22. 40±14. 40 years. Patients who were provided with prostheses in a closer period to amputation were more successful in functional activities. 42 percent was found to be functional in daily living activities, while 38 percent was using the prosthesis for assistive purposes and 20 percent for cosmetic appearance. Outcome of this study revealed that prosthetic rehabilitation has an obvious influence in functional prosthetic use