I AM THE BOY WITH ONE HAND WHO CAN DO ANYTHING”: PERCEPTIONS OF ABILITY AMONG PEOPLE WITH UPPER LIMB ABSENCE

INTRODUCTION Upper limb prostheses are commonly prescribed for people with upper limb absence (ULA) to restore function, cosmesis, and assist with activities of daily living. However, nearly one in five people with ULA chooses not to use a prosthesis1 and instead turns to alternative technology a...

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Main Authors: Cody L McDonald, Cynthia L Bennett, Daniela K Rosner, Katherine M Steele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Online Publication Group (COPG) 2018-12-01
Series:Canadian Prosthetics & Orthotics Journal
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Online Access:https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/cpoj/article/view/32001