Reabilitação na amputação decorrente de malformação congênita: focomelia

Abstract

This study aimed at reviewing the literature on the clinical and physical aspects related to pediatric amputations due to phocomelia, such as the indication of amputation, the process of fitting the child and rehabilitation after these procedures. In a general context, these relationships are not explored directly, especially when it comes to pediatric patients. From this review, you can have basis for conducting further research in the area, investigating the postural strategies in children after amputation for congenital malformations, the consequences that this amputation can bring to the search and construction of the image of his own body and role of the family and therapist during the rehabilitation process, which can be considered of immense importance to the area of physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation professionals in general.