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This article reports a rare and inspirational case of a four-limb
amputee, the range of integrated technology solutions that enable him to be a
productive member of his family and the process and pitfalls of seeking technology solutions. METHODS:
A complex case of bilateral
transhumeral amputation and bilateral transfemoral amputation with residual upper
limbs too short to oppose is presented. The multiple 'high-tech' and 'low-tech'
devices used on a daily basis to move around his house and community, control his
environment, communicate and feed himself without the use of limbs, prostheses or
a second person are outlined. FINDINGS AND OUTCOMES: Recent advances in
electronics, computing and telecommunications technologies provide him with
capabilities not possible 10 years ago. CONCLUSION: The process and pitfalls in
sourcing technology solutions and the innovative solutions to meet the unique
functional needs of this individual provide guidance to those with similarly
severe and profound limitations to independence. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Descriptions
of technology solutions to improve independent functioning of those with
quadruple amputation without prostheses as well as those with high-level spinal
cord injury are of value to occupational therapists, patients and families alike.
CI - (c) The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2015.
- Amputation des 4 membres
- Contrôle de l'environnement

Langue : ANGLAIS