Understanding Implications of Residual Limb Length, Strength, and Range-of-Motion Impairments of Veterans With Upper Limb Amputation

Conclusions Short below-elbow residual limb length was correlated with impairment of elbow flexion strength and prevalence of passive range of motion. Prevalence of passive range-of-motion restrictions were most prevalent at the shoulder and were strongly correlated with weakness in the same planes of motion. Few significant associations were found between impairment variables and outcomes.
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research