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A Limbless Life From the unique perspective of a service user and provider
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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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Thank You
