Explores and describes the prosthetic devices market, highlighting service delivery gaps, innovation potential, and actionable strategies to strengthen prosthetic services globally.
Elevated Vacuum Suspension Systems for Adults with Amputation: A Review of Clinical Effectiveness, Cost Effectiveness, and Guidelines
The objective of this report is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness and costeffectiveness of prosthetics with elevated vacuum suspension systems versus standard
prosthetic systems for adults with amputation. Additionally, evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of elevated vacuum suspension systems were reviewed.
prosthetic systems for adults with amputation. Additionally, evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of elevated vacuum suspension systems were reviewed.
Details
Publisher Name:
Canada's Drug Agency
Publisher Website:
https://www.cda-amc.ca/
Publication Year:
2020
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
Canada
Categories:
Report, Evidence and data
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