Innovative Use of Thighplasty to Improve Prosthesis Fit and Function in a Transfemoral Amputee

BACKGROUND: Excess residual limb fat is a common problem that can impair prosthesis control and negatively impact gait. In the general population, thighplasty and liposuction are commonly performed for cosmetic reasons but not specifically to improve function in amputees. The objective of this study...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kuiken, Todd A., Fey, Nicholas P., Reissman, Timothy, Finucane, Suzanne B., Dumanian, Gregory A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Health 2018
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Original Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5811293/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29464163
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001632

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5811293/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29464163
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001632

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