Rehabilitation Following a Hemicorporectomy and Right Elbow Disarticulation: A Case Report-Rehabilitation Following a Hemicorporectomy and Right Elbow Disarticulation: A Case Report

Rehabilitation Following a Hemicorporectomy and Right Elbow Disarticulation: A Case Report

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The video transcript discusses a rare case of rehabilitation following a hemicorporectomy and right elbow disarticulation. The patient, an 18-year-old male, suffered a traumatic accident resulting in a hemicorporectomy and right arm disarticulation. The rehabilitation process focused on core stability training and sitting tolerance. The patient experienced phantom limb pain, but by discharge, his pain was significantly reduced through specialized pain therapies. The challenge in developing a prosthetic system for the patient involved considering his medical complexity, soft tissue volume fluctuations, and multiple external devices. The interdisciplinary approach between physiatrists, prosthetics, and therapy teams was crucial for the patient's recovery.

Keywords

rehabilitation

hemicorporectomy

right elbow disarticulation

phantom limb pain

prosthetic system