Original Article

Pylons and Temporary Prostheses in the Rehabilitation of Lower Extremity Geriatric Amputees

Authors: LEWIS A. LEAVITT M.D.

Abstract

In the rehabilitation of geriatric patients especially, in whom a prosthesis is to be fitted eventually to an amputated limb, it is essential that certain complications be avoided to attain ultimate success. Therefore the temporary use of prostheses may be indicated.

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