Prosthetic rehabilitation of amputees aged over 90 is usually successful

Disabil Rehabil. 2002 Sep 10;24(13):700-1. doi: 10.1080/09638280210142194.

Abstract

Prosthetic rehabilitation and prosthetic limb use in patients over 90 years of age have not been studied in detail. This study reports two concurrent successful cases and a review of registered patients aged over 90. Satisfactory outcomes often occur in this population and such patients should be referred for prosthetic rehabilitation, regardless of advanced age.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Amputation, Surgical / rehabilitation*
  • Artificial Limbs*
  • England
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Treatment Outcome