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Genre/Form: | Personal Narrative Biographies Personal narratives Récits personnels Biography |
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Named Person: | Richard Riley; Richard Riley |
Material Type: | Biography, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Richard Riley |
ISBN: | 1556426925 9781556426926 |
OCLC Number: | 57422210 |
Description: | 254 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Contents: | Amputation -- The prepatory prosthesis -- The permanent prosthesis -- The prosthetic prescription -- Other types of prostheses -- Integrating the prosthesis with your body -- Bilateral amputees -- Syme's and partial foot amputees -- Child amputees -- Legal issues -- More amputee stories -- Resources for amputees. |
Responsibility: | Richard Lee Riley. |
More information: |
Abstract:
Living with a Below-Knee Amputation: A Unique Insight from a Prosthetist/Amputee provides an insightful look at the entire spectrum of the below knee experience from amputation to rehabilitation. As a prosthetist for 22 years, author Richard Riley uses real life examples to answer many of the questions facing amputees. The information is structured in a manner that permits quick, easy access to an array of topics. Living with a Below-Knee Amputation not only discusses the psychosocial and physical issues; it also clearly explains the role of the medical professional and the complexities of constructing a prosthetic device during each phase of rehabilitation. Images are also included to display all of the available options and components of an artificial leg. Some topics inside Living with a Below-Knee Amputation include amputation surgery, pain, postoperative care, therapy, purpose and design, fittings, maintenance and hygiene, integration of the prosthesis, child amputees, and recreation and sports. The unique perspective used by the author helps physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and rehabilitation professionals better identify and relate to their patients. By understanding the amputee's emotions and expectations, the professional can cohesively work together with their patients to identify ways for reintegration into their lifestyle.
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- Riley, Richard, -- 1954-
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- Amputees -- United States -- Biography.
- Leg -- Amputation.
- Artificial legs.
- Prosthetists -- United States -- Biography.
- Amputees.
- Amputation.
- Amputees
- Amputation
- Artificial Limbs
- Leg
- Amputés -- Réadaptation.
- Amputés -- États-Unis -- Biographies.
- Jambe -- Amputation.
- Jambe artificielle.
- Amputés.
- Prosthetists.
- United States.