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OTR/L Shawn Swanson
Advanced Arm Dynamics |
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| Datum/Zeit: | Di. 11.05.2010 | 08:00 - 09:15 |
| Ort: | Saal 3 |
| Zusammenfassung: | This presentation will document a case study of a bilateral upper limb loss individual in the early stages of his rehabilitation process. The individual lost his arms in an electrical accident in October 2008. His levels of amputation are right transhumeral and left shoulder disarticulation. This individual also received Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) surgery on his left side in March of 2009. Occupational therapy intervention for ADL independence, socket design/prosthetic componentry, and the subsequent prosthetic training will be discussed as well as the important nature of the team. There will be an in depth look at the various adaptive equipment and home modifications the patient is utilizing for increased independence with daily tasks for self care and around his home. |
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![]() Fallstudie zum bilateralen Verlust der oberen Extremität: Team-Ansatz zur ATL-Unabhängigkeit und Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) Zusammenfassung:
This presentation will document a case study of a bilateral upper limb loss individual in the early stages of his rehabilitation process. This level of amputee poses a challenge to the rehabilitation team. Their needs are extreme and it demands creativity. To compound this fact, this patient received the Targeted Muscle Reinnervation procedure.
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Swanson, Shawn
Prigge, Patrick
Conyers, Dan
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