Experiencing Life After Limb Loss: a Guide for Patients and Families
Author | : Stacy Flynn |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 2018-06-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 1720431817 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781720431817 |
Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Download or read book Experiencing Life After Limb Loss: a Guide for Patients and Families written by Stacy Flynn and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-11 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for someone who is about to have amputation surgery or has had an amputation surgery and wants to know what to expect. The book will also help friends and family understand what their loved one is going through after an amputation. The book covers both arm (upper extremity) and leg (lower extremity) amputations. It covers topics including the different types of surgeries, what to expect after surgery, how to prepare for a prosthesis and what prostheses look like. The book also goes beyond this and talks about sexuality after surgery, driving, recreation and other topics to help you move beyond the surgery and into life.