Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Assistive Device Intervention in an Untreated Quadrilateral Limb Deformity

Abstract

Limb reduction refers to the shortening or total absence of a limb or specific segment of a limb. A 14-year-old boy was presented with deformities of all four limbs. For enhancing the functional independence Multidisciplinary team advised him well fitted orthosis for better wait bearing and ambulation. Occupational therapy for adaptive training for improving his ability to do activities of daily living and to prevent overuse injuries. Counselling was given regarding the importance of having UDID and its benefits. He was introduced to assistive devises and mobile based learning in order to facilitate the academic participation. Congenital limb deficiencies are often neglected and mostly remains outside of the reach of the rehabilitation. Providing a proper rehabilitation will help them to come into the mainstreams of society and will improve their quality of life.

Key words: Limb deficiencies, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Assistive devices, Orthosis.