Nikolas
Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Rehabilitation after amputation ** Aims of rehabilitation *** Teach the patient how to use prosthesis *** Improve balance, endurance and strength **** After amputation the amount of energy necessary for walking increases a lot, so endurance and strength are important *** Prevents secondary disabilities **** Contractures, especially flexion contracture *** Reduces phantom pain *** Hasten stump conditioning **** After amputation the stump..."