Longitudinal study of prosthesis use in veterans with upper limb amputation.
Linda J ResnikMatthew BorgiaSarah BiesterMelissa A ClarkPublished in: Prosthetics and orthotics international (2020)
Prosthesis abandonment appears to be predicated on dissatisfaction with the device, as well as less frequent/intense prosthesis use. These findings can be used to identify those at risk for prosthesis abandonment and improve their prosthesis experience.
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