Frequency, severity, and implications of shoulder pain in people with major upper limb amputation who use prostheses: Results of a National Study

Abstract

People with upper limb amputation are potentially at increased risk of shoulder pain because they often perform compensatory movements to operate their prostheses and rely more heavily on their nonamputated limb for everyday activities.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Aug 19, 2021
Source ID
10.1002/pmrj.12666

Entities

People

  • Joseph B. Webster
  • Linda Resnik
  • Matthew Borgia
  • Natalie Webster

Organizations

  • Brown University
  • Providence VA Medical Center
  • Randolph–Macon College
  • United States Department of Defense
  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Virginia Commonwealth University

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.
  • Systems Analysis and Design