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Prosthetic Training Following A Transfemoral Amputation: A Case Report, Jonathan Beck
Prosthetic Training Following A Transfemoral Amputation: A Case Report, Jonathan Beck
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Background and Purpose: There has been an increase in amputations since the start of the Iraq/Afghanistan war, but thousands of Americans have a limb amputated each year due to peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, or infections. New technology in the field of prosthetics, especially prosthetic knees, has helped improve these individuals’ function. The most recent advancement in prosthetic knees is the C-leg, a micro-processor-controlled knee; however, a wide variety of prosthetic knees are available. Therefore, it is critical to select the right prosthetic knee to meet each individual’s needs and goals.
Case Description: The patient was a 58-year-old gentleman who underwent …