Web Drop In #4

Upper Extremity Amputation

Occupational therapy practitioners do not come across the diagnosis of upper extremity amputation frequently. This is a rare condition, and may not be seen by some clinicians in their entire carriers. We do feel, however, that the occupational therapy practitioner should be aware of this diagnosis, and have some understanding of the services available to this population. For this activity please visit the following websites and complete the assignment below:

1. http://www.univie.ac.at/cga/courses/be524/upper/

2. http://biomed.brown.edu/Courses/BI108/BI108_2003_Groups/Athletic_Prosthetics/UpperLimb.htm

Assignment:

Compare and contrast the information on the above sites. In doing this, please consider the usefulness of information, the clarity of the information for people without knowledge of this condition, and whether you feel that you could recommend this site to a patient with this disorder. Please be clear and concise in your answers. Provide a 3-4 paragraph comparison and explanation to be e-mailed to your instructor as an attachment.