Member May 2024: The Field of Limb Loss and Preservation Rehabilitation - Current Landscape and Future Directions (1.25 CME)-Member May: The Field of Limb Loss and Preservation Rehabilitation - Current Landscape and Future Directions (1.25 CME)

Member May: The Field of Limb Loss and Preservation Rehabilitation - Current Landscape and Future Directions (1.25 CME)

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Video Summary

The video transcript presented a discussion on limb loss and limb preservation rehabilitation by Dr. Pradeep Grover and Dr. Vinay Vinodia. They emphasized the need for collaboration and discussion within the field to address challenges and opportunities, focusing on education, research, and clinical care. They highlighted areas such as the importance of early consultation, preoperative planning, appropriate surgical techniques, prosthetic prescription, fitting, and rehabilitation. Discussions included challenges with referrals, variations in care across different settings, and the potential for improving outcomes through shared decision-making and comprehensive care pathways. Dr. Grover shared a framework for the limb loss rehab continuum, emphasizing the importance of structured programs and quality improvement in the field. Overall, the conversation aimed to define the scope of the field, identify key aspirations, and establish measures of success to enhance care for individuals with limb loss and limb difference. The participants concluded by emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration and communication within the community to advance the field of limb loss and preservation rehabilitation.

Keywords

limb loss

limb preservation

rehabilitation

collaboration

discussion

education

research

clinical care

prosthetic

rehab continuum

shared decision-making