Peculiarities in the lower extremity amputation and prosthetics in children

Authors

  • Sergey Khobotov

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15674/0030-59872013288-90

Keywords:

amputation, low extremity, prosthetics, children

Abstract

In this work its author elucidates surgical peculiarities of the lower extremity amputation in children with consideration of its necessity, as well as key aspects of prosthetics for children, including preparation of a stump, prosthetic design requirements and training in using prostheses by children and their parents.

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Khobotov, S. (2013). Peculiarities in the lower extremity amputation and prosthetics in children. ORTHOPAEDICS TRAUMATOLOGY and PROSTHETICS, (2), 88–90. https://doi.org/10.15674/0030-59872013288-90

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No. 2 (2013)

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