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Therapy Interventions for Upper Limb Amputees Undergoing Selective Nerve Transfers
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Médecine
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Therapy Interventions for Upper Limb Amputees Undergoing Selective Nerve Transfers

Therapy Interventions for Upper Limb Amputees Undergoing Selective Nerve Transfers

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October 29, 2021

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07:59 min
October 29, 2021

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This work presents a protocol to enhance prosthetic function after selective nerve transfer surgery. Rehabilitation interventions include patient information and selection, support of wound healing, cortical re-activation of sensory-motor areas of the upper limb, training of selective muscle activation, prosthetic handling in daily life, and regular follow-up assessments.

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