Who Is Dropping the Amputee Ball?
A shocking revelation: over half of amputees, especially women, elderly, and diabetics, are denied crucial post-amputation care, like prosthetics, due to unfair biases and outdated assumptions. Shockingly, age, sex, smoking, and even an arbitrary medical score become roadblocks to regaining mobility. This systemic failure leaves many condemned to wheelchairs, despite prosthetic advancements and fall prevention strategies. The study calls for standardized criteria and a change in perspective, urging healthcare professionals to see the amputee's potential, not limitations. It's time to stop dropping the ball and offer everyone a chance to walk again.
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