Learning Objectives – Identify medical conditions that may result in lower extremity amputation. – Recognize key factors in the evaluation of a patient before amputation. – Identify basic components of the surgical procedure. – Discuss risks and patient concerns related to lower extremity amputation. – Identify the role of a physical therapist in a multi-disciplinary team caring for a patient with limb loss. – Identify three areas of physical therapy intervention when working with a patient with limb loss.
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ReleasedNov 7, 2024
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Last day to claim creditNov 7, 2026 4 weeks left
