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VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Amputation: An Update

CPG
Date: Sunday, September 1, 2019

Overview

This guideline provides 18 recommendations addressing key clinical care questions related to lower limb amputation rehabilitation. 

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Resource Details

Date: September 1, 2019
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Amputation

Patient Age

Adult (25-44), Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64)

Author(s)

Webster JB, Crunkhorn A, Sall J, Highsmith MJ, Pruziner A, Randolph BJ

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