FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN WITH A CONGENITAL UPPER LIMB REDUCTION DEFICIENCY
Abstract
Congenital reduction deficiencies of the upper limb are rare. Nearly 50% of children
with unilateral transverse upper limb reduction deficiencies (ULRD) wear a prosthetic
device to enhance the ability to perform functional activities. Unfortunately, empirical
evidence as to whether prostheses yield improved functional outcomes in these children
is lacking. Assessment of arm and prosthetic functioning mostly relies on clinical
observation of task performance. The purpose of this study was to assess the functional
status of children with ULRD as measured by these standardized instruments.
To adequately measure arm and prosthetic functioning in children with ULRD, standardized
measures at activity level are required. The difference between what a child “can
do” in a clinical setting and “does do” in daily life is well known, also recognized
as capacity and performance of activities [1]. Therefore both aspects should be measured.
Capacity can be measured with functional tests and to measure performance of activities,
assessment of spontaneous arm use or self-reported or parent-reported questionnaires
are options.
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