Author/Editor		Mlakar, M; Burgar, M; Burger, H
Title		The most frequent problems in rehabilitation of children using myoelectric prostheses - a prosthetist's prospective
Type		članek
Source		In: Marinček Č, Burger H, editors. Rehabilitation sciences in the new millenium: challenge for multidisciplinary research. Collection of works presented at the 8th congress of European federation for research in rehabilitation; 2004 Jun 13-17; Ljubljana. Bologna: Medimond, Monduzzi editore, International proceedings division,
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 263-8
Language		eng
Abstract		There are several prosthetic factors that influence the use of upper limb prostheses. In children, parents and growth have to be considered as well. The objective of the study was to identify the most frequent repairs of myoelectric prostheses and determine whether children needed a special kind of socket which could be adjusted during the child's growth. Medical records of 22 children visiting upper extremity prosthetic clinic were reviewed and analyzed. It was found that it happened as frequently or even more frequently that electric components broke down than a chlid needed a larger socket. For that reason we do not believe that children need an adjustable socket design.Regular follow-up by the whole rehabilitation team are required and the socket can be adjusted when necessary.
Descriptors		ARM AMPUTATION ORTHOTIC DEVICES ELECTRIC STIMULATION THERAPY PROSTHESIS FITTING CHILD