Amputation - rehab

Question 1

After an amputation, ? is entitled to an assessment for a ? limb should they want one.
Suitability for prosthetic rehabilitation depends on ?ability, ?, expectations/?, physical ?, and co-morbidities.

Answer 1

everybody
prosthetic
cognitive
motivation
goals
strength

Question 2

A prosthetic limb will then require intensive ? for the patient to become ? on that limb.

They have associated complications of ? ?, skin rashes/?,
? development, ? joint issues and poor patient ?(doesn’t meet expectations).

Answer 2

physio
mobile
pressure sores
allergies
neuroma
contralateral
acceptance

Question 3

? are always provided to amputees.
? is not generally promoted due to the potential for falls, damaging the remaining foot (likely to have ? ?) and increased joint ? on the ‘hopping’ side.

Answer 3

wheelchairs
hopping
diabetic neuropathy
pressure

Question 4

Around 1/? of people with amputation experience low mood +/- ?.
Psychological function can ?over time.

Answer 4

1/4
anxiety
deteriorate