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. • 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? • • • • • • 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 =Houston-C10&keyword=%252Bhome%2520%252Bhealth%2520%252Bin&scope=reg&gclid=CjwKCAjwlIvX BRBjEiwATWAQItOHVeTy2mahNguOBD7Ej4atgjhhG0PGSZYc_GMiNXVcw1vLxkKalhoC9l4QAvD_ BwE 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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