The main objective in the rehabilitation of people following amputation is to restore or improve their functioning, which includes their return to work. Full-ti

Limb loss can occur due to trauma, infection, diabetes, vascular disease, cancer, and other diseases. Regardless of the cause, it often has a profound impact on

Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists at the McGuire VAMC regional Amputee Center of Excellence, this book provides an introduction

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