Rehabilitation of a quadruple amputee subsequent to electrical burns sustained whilst hang gliding.
Disabil Rehabil
; 23(2): 90-5, 2001 Jan 20.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this article is to describe the management, difficulties encountered and level of independence achieved during the initial stage of a quadruple amputee's rehabilitation.METHOD:
This is a case study of the rehabilitation of the first known person losing all four limbs due to electrocution whilst hang gliding.RESULTS:
The patient became a successful upper limb prosthetic user and returned to work six hours a day. Full independence in activities of daily living was not achieved nor considered practical. Independent walking was accomplished in physiotherapy. however an electric wheelchair remains the only functional means of mobility.CONCLUSION:
The rehabilitation is described in detail to assist those managing such a rare and complex case.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Traumatismos em Atletas
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Queimaduras por Corrente Elétrica
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Atividades Cotidianas
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Amputação Cirúrgica
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article