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What is expected of you:
A 5-7 minute power point presentation on the health facilities in a zip code for a specified
health condition.
Create a scenario to introduce the health condition. (The health condition was to be
chosen/assigned in class. If you did not get one, choose a condition (i.e. stroke).)
You are also responsible for a paper, 3-5 pages with the following:
The scenario and a brief overview of the health condition in: 1) the U.S., 2) the state of
Texas, and the 3) city of Houston.
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2.1 million people are living with limb loss in the united states and the number is
expected to double by 2050
How many people are affected? What are the treatment options? What are the costs
associated with treatment?
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185,000 people have an amputation every year
300 to 500 amputations are performed daily
1 million amputations are performed globally
Amputation is every 30 seconds
Hospital charges for patients who underwent amputation totaled $8.7 billion
Lifetime healthcare cost is $509,275
Who in the population is most adversely affected (men, women, children, ethnicity,
socioeconomic status, etc.)?
1,558 military personnel as a result of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
African Americans are 4 times as likely to have an amputation than white Americans
Person with diabetes who have a lower extremity amputation 50% will require amputation
of the 2nd leg within 2 to 3 years
85% of lower limb amputations are proceeded by a foot ulcer
Nearly half of the individuals who have an amputation due to vascular disease will die within
5 years.
Generally, what facilities are available/ or intended to aid patients with the condition? Does
your zip code have the required facilities?
Did you visit the facility or talk to a representative or collect any material from the facility?
What was your impression of the personnel, facility, and/or information you collected?
Would you recommend the places you identified to patients? Why? or Why not?
Aron Ralston amputated his own arm after it was trapped under a bolder. The movie “127
Hours” is based off of his experience.
Ella Fitzgerald loss both of her legs due to diabetes
Oscar Pistorius Olympic athlete convicted of murder had his legs amputated as a baby due to a
condition that caused him to lack fibula bones
Jessica Cox born without her arms and is the world’s first certified pilot that uses feet to control
an airplane
Gingy from the Shrek movies
This woman almost died from getting illegal butt injections butt she lost both arms and legs
https://www.thedoctorstv.com/articles/3003-woman-loses-limbs-after-receiving-illegal-buttinjections
Reasons for amputation
Many reasons an amputation may be necessary. The most common is poor circulation because
damage or narrowing of arteries, called peripheral arterial disease
• Severe injuries
• Cancer
• Frostbite
• Diabetes
• Septic infections (blood infection)
• Gangrene
Recovery from Amputation
• Exercises to improve muscle strength and control
• Activities to help restore the ability to carry out daily activities and independence
• Use of artificial limbs and assistive devices
Rehab Facilities in or Near 77545
Memorial Herman Physical Therapy- Sienna Plantation
8790 Highway 6 Suite 140 Missouri City, Texas
http://www.memorialhermann.org/locations/sports-medicine-and-rehabilitation—siennaplantation/
Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Spots Medicine at Sienna Plantation
8330 Hwy. 6, Suite 200
Missouri City, Texas 77459
Airrosti at Snap Fitness at Sienna Plantation
4607 Sienna Parkway
Missouri City, 77459
https://www.airrosti.com/location/SNAP
Kindred Home Health Physical Therapy
https://go.kindred.com/kah-home-healthppc.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&kwid=kwd307902771298&matchtype=b&adgid=23465776003&utm_content=379380883&utm_campaign
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Class,
Good afternoon.
We are bringing things to closure in the class. It has been a pleasure working with the class these last few
weeks.
Your presentations are scheduled for next week.
What is expected of you:
A 5-7 minute power point presentation on the health facilities in a zip code for a specified health condition.
Create a scenario to introduce the health condition. (The health condition was to be chosen/assigned in
class. If you did not get one, choose a condition (i.e. stroke).)
You are also responsible for a paper, 3-5 pages with the following:
The scenario and a brief overview of the health condition in: 1) the U.S., 2) the state of Texas, and the 3) city of
Houston.
How many people are affected? What are the treatment options? What are the costs associated with
treatment?
Who in the population is most adversely affected (men, women, children, ethnicity, socioeconomic status,
etc.)?
Generally, what facilities are available/ or intended to aid patients with the condition? Does your zip code
have the required facilities?
Did you visit the facility or talk to a representative or collect any material from the facility?
What was your impression of the personnel, facility, and/or information you collected? Would you
recommend the places you identified to patients? Why? or Why not?
This is your final exam. Scores will be added with the 30 points for the 3 articles, and averaged with the grade
you received from Dr. Horace.
Have a pleasant weekend.
AShelton
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