Scandinavian journal of rehabilitation medicine
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Scand J Rehabil Med · Jan 1987
Case ReportsProsthetic rehabilitation in bilateral high above elbow amputation.
Rehabilitation in patients with bilateral high above elbow amputation presents a considerable prosthetic problem. A patient with high upper arm amputations after a high-voltage injury is presented. He was successfully fitted with multifunctional myoelectric hand prostheses. ⋯ In our case good acceptance and functional benefit was noted. The fact is stressed that the bilateral upper extremity amputee can regain considerable physical function with the fitting of suitable prostheses, even if the limb remnants are short and provide little or no function. An extensive team approach at specialized centres will favour the results.