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Prosthesis use in adult acquired major upper-limb amputees: patterns of wear, prosthetic skills and the actual use of prostheses in activities of daily life

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Pages 479-493 | Received 30 May 2011, Accepted 21 Dec 2011, Published online: 09 Feb 2012

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