RIWC_PARA_A168 modern prosthetics – an interdisciplinary approach the user's perspective

A Limbless LifeFrom the unique perspective of a service user and provider

Todays Talk•My amputation•My personal experience as a limb user•How my experience has affected and informed my work

Fibular Hemimelia • Fibular hemimelia is a birth

defect where part or all the fibular bone is missing

• Limb length discrepancy

• Foot and ankle deformities

• Knee deformity

• Deficient cruciate ligaments of the knee

• Unknown cause

Syme’s Amputation

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My First Prosthesis

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My Latest Prosthesis

Growin up

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Pics as a child

Childhood StressThe Effects of Childhood Stress on Health Across the Lifespan Authors: Jennifer S. Middlebrooks, M.S.W., M.P.H.Natalie C. Audage, M.P.H.

•Positive stress•Tolerable stress•Toxic stress

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Prosthetics and Orthotics

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The Prosthetist

• Assessing a patient's needs before they have an artificial limb fitted

• Taking measurements and a plaster cast or using computer modelling to produce a design of the prostheses

• Explaining a finished design to a technician, who will produce the final product

• Carrying out follow-up checks with patients to see how they are coping with their device

• Making sure the limb is functioning properly, and is comfortable

• Carrying out adjustments or repairs if needed

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The Multi-disciplinary Team

6 Prosthetists 8 prosthetic technicians 3 physiotherapists 2 nurses 1 occupational therapist 2 extended scope practitioners

(in place of a consultant) 1 NHS clinical lead 1 psychologist (one day per

week)

The Patient

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