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When amputation is the result of trauma, other serious injuries may be present; but in general, the young amputee does not have the prolonged ill health which leads commonly to amputation in older age-groups. His postoperative course will be smoother and progression to functional control of a preliminary prosthesis will be more rapid.
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Hamilton, A., Williams, E., Nichols, P.J.R. (1977). The Young Amputee. In: Mattingly, S. (eds) Rehabilitation Today. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7437-4_15
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