Implications for Rehabilitation
Most acquired major upper-limb amputees (ULAs) are fitted with prostheses after the amputation.
This population-based study shows that proximal ULAs, elderly ULAs and women have an increased risk of prosthesis rejection.
Emphasising individual needs may facilitate successful prosthetic fitting.
Improved prosthesis quality and individualised prosthetic training may increase long-term prosthesis use.