Clarity Computing developed this iPad app as an educational resource focused on amputee care and prosthetics for patients with amputations and their family members. Occupational therapists, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals can use this resource as another method for patient education. Those who are new to amputee care may also find it useful. The content includes both text and photographs.
Topics include:
• Limb care
• Pain control
• Skin and edema management
• Pre-prosthetic training, basic prosthetic training and the basic process of prosthetic fabrication
• Different types of prosthetics and components available depending on amputation level
• FAQs
• Glossary
• Resource section which include links to websites, such as prosthetic manufacturers and patient advocacy groups