Front Matter - The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

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CHARLOTTE 2, N. C.
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CINCIPIATI 2, OHIO
The Clinical Approach to Prosthesis
The Clinical Approach at the
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation
Center, Fisherville, Virginia,
features the Clinical
Team-the Orthopedist, the
Prosthetic Technician (ci HAN-
GER Certified Prosthetist),
the Physical Therapist, and
the Occupational Therapist (for
arm amputees only).
All amputee patients are examined
by this Clinical Team
with the complete medical
history and other records at
hand. During the examination
the patient is analyzed
as an individual case with
his particular advantages
and limitations evaluated in
relation to the possible courses
of treatment. For example,
whether a particular stump
or joint condition can be corrected
with therapy, or with
special prosthesis fitting and
construction; if not, is further
surgery desirable. Then a
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course of rehabilitation is
prescribed by the Orthopedist,
including the Physical
(and Occupational for arm
amputees) Therapy necessary,
the type of Prosthesis
to be worn, and other special
treatment or training required.
Immediately the patient’s
treatment by the Center begins
according to the Prescription.
The patient receives
pre-prosthetic therapy in
which the stump is conditioned
to provide the most
efficient use of the Prosthesis.
He is supervised and
treated in baths, heat, exercise,
etc., by therapists and
nurses specially-trained for
this work.
When the patient actually begins
to wear the prosthesis,
the Clinical Team again works
closely together in the rehabilitation
program. The
Prosthesis itself has been
fabricated according to the
measurements and specifications
taken by the Prosthetist
member of the Clinical Team.
Careful attention is now
given to fitting adjustments,
continued therapy, and training
exercises, such as walking,
sifting, steps, etc. Unusual
problems are cause for
a complete review and possible
change of prescription.
For arm amputees, Occupational
Therapy now becomes
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tion through blocks, games,
doorknobs,
etc.
faucets, tools,
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important, and the amputee
spends part of each day
learning to use the Prosthesis
and to live an independent
life. Trained Therapists and
nurses supervise the teaching
of dexterity and manipula-
Most patients are ready for
discharge in about six weeks.
Each must appear at the
Clinic for a final Prosthetic
Performance Check-out by
the Clinical Team and Official
release by the Orthopedist.
This is one of many such
Centers throughout the country
where HANGER Technicians
function as integral
members of the Clinical Team.
Each is an ABC Certified
Prosthetist, and trained in
Team rehabilitation. Feel free
to call on any HANGER office
for service at any time.
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