Symposium|Kinder
Pädiatrische Prothetik und Rehabilitation

Zusammenfassung: The symposium will discuss the management of upper and lower limb deficient children as a result of both congenital absence and acquired amputation. The development of a paediatric service along with the additional demands on the MDT will also be presented.

Zusammenfassung: It is important to have clear understanding of the aims the child’s treatment. However with developing children experiencing changes in life, the prosthetist may therefore modify that treatment to achieve a goal.

Zusammenfassung: The role of the Prosthetic Occupational therapist with children with congenital or acquired limb absence involves team working, a developmental approach and providing a link between the child/family and the prosthetic service.