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From the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Definition of a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late, Ask Questions Now

Contracture Management in Pediatric Burn Patients with Amputations

by Ingrid Parry, PT; Cheryl Hanley, OT

This slide lecture comprises two presentations from a course from the ACPOC 2006 Annual Meeting in Sacramento, CA.

Topics covered include (1) use of skin grafts in lower extremity amputation and (2) the opposing force.

The lecture is offered both with (Flash format) and without (HTML format) audio. The html version only contains the slides and not the presenter's spoken text.

Keywords: surgery, lower extremity, skin graft, amputation, prosthesis, ambulation, gait training, therapy management, anti-deformity positioning, movement, scar management, post-graft immobilization, rehabilitation, complications, outcomes

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