Lower limb amputation
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Mobility Analysis of AmpuTees (MAAT I) Open
This study provides evidence of a strong positive correlation between mobility and both quality of life and general satisfaction. Thus, in the holistic care of a patient with lower limb loss, maximizing mobility would correlate with greate…
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Amputation rates of the lower limb by amputation level – observational study using German national hospital discharge data from 2005 to 2015 Open
The number of lower limb amputations declined in Germany, however distinctly stronger in women than in men. The observed decreases of in-hospital mortality as well as of reamputation rates point to improvements in perioperative health care…
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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Diabetic Lower Limb Amputation: A Clinic-Based Case Control Study Open
Objective. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of and risk factors for lower limb amputation in a specialist foot clinic-based setting. Methods. A retrospective quantitative study was conducted, using clinical and biochemic…
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SwedeAmp—the Swedish Amputation and Prosthetics Registry: 8-year data on 5762 patients with lower limb amputation show sex differences in amputation level and in patient-reported outcome Open
Background and purpose — For want of national guidelines for lower limb amputation (LLA) the quality registry SwedeAmp was started in 2011 to increase knowledge around LLA and prosthetic rehabilitation. We now present data from the first 8…
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Factors influencing participation in physical activity after dysvascular amputation: a qualitative meta-synthesis Open
This work is a qualitative metasynthesis that uses thematic analysis to identify factors that influence physical activity for people with characteristics that define dysvascular LLA, amputation in the setting of older age, DM and/or PAD.
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Prosthetic Foot Selection for Individuals with Lower-Limb Amputation: A Clinical Practice Guideline Open
Introduction This guideline was developed to present current evidence and to provide associated clinical recommendations on prosthetic foot selection for individuals with lower-limb amputation. Materials NA Methods The guideline is based u…
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The Mental Health of Individuals With Post-Traumatic Lower Limb Amputation: A Qualitative Study Open
Aim: The study was performed in order to identify how the post-traumatic amputation of the lower extremity affects the mental health of the individuals. Methods: This study is a qualitative study. A total of 12 individuals with post-trauma…
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Determinants of physical activity in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation: perspectives of rehabilitation professionals and wheelchair users Open
Purpose: To gain insight into determinants of physical activity in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation, from the perspective of both wheelchair users and rehabilitation professionals.Methods: Seven focus group…
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General estimates of the energy cost of walking in people with different levels and causes of lower-limb amputation: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background: Energy cost of walking (ECw) is an important determinant of walking ability in people with a lower-limb amputation. Large variety in estimates of ECw has been reported, likely because of the heterogeneity of this population in …
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Lower Limb Amputation Rates in Germany Open
Background and Objectives: The current epidemiology of lower limb amputations is unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine (1) lower extremity amputation rates as a function of age, gender, and amputation level between…
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What Is Hidden behind Amputation? Quanti-Qualitative Systematic Review on Psychological Adjustment and Quality of Life in Lower Limb Amputees for Non-Traumatic Reasons Open
Objective: This systematic review aims to investigate Quality of Life (QoL)/Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and psychological adjustment in non-traumatic lower limb amputees (LLA). Methods: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databas…
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Experiences and needs of patients with lower limb amputation in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study Open
Background: The effect of amputation on the social and psychological well-being of patients has been established. However, the experiences and needs of amputees for the process of adjustment varies among individuals and cultures. Aims: Thi…
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Quality of Life among Lower Limb Amputees in Malaysia Open
The aim of this study was to determine the impact of lower limb amputation on quality of life (QoL) amongst the Malaysian population undergoing rehabilitation. QoL data was gathered using the validated WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. The overal…
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Development of an item bank for measuring prosthetic mobility in people with lower limb amputation: The Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility (<span>PLUS‐M</span>) Open
Background Achieving mobility with a prosthesis is a common post‐amputation rehabilitation goal and primary outcome in prosthetic research studies. Patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) available to measure prosthetic mobility have pra…
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Development of a scoring tool (BLARt score) to predict functional outcome in lower limb amputees Open
Purpose: To develop a valid preoperative scoring tool that predicts the probability of walking with a prosthetic limb after major lower limb amputation. Methods: A retrospective review of 338 patients who had undergone lower limb amputatio…
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Syme Amputation: A Systematic Review Open
Background: In the decision-making process toward an amputation of the lower extremity, knowledge about patient-related outcomes after amputation and rehabilitation is important. We have not found a systematic review that provides this kno…
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Exploring meaningful outcome domains of recovery following lower limb amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation: the patient’s perspective Open
Understanding important outcome domains that define what recovery means to people following amputation can help to inform domain consensus, as well as direct the focus of rehabilitation. Domain consensus would guide the selection of measur…
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More than half of persons with lower limb amputation suffer from chronic back pain or residual limb pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis Open
Purpose: The aim of this study is to systematically review and critically assess the methodological quality of literature regarding prevalence, characteristics and factors influencing pain, other than phantom limb pain (PLP) in persons wit…
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Mobility Analysis of AmpuTees (MAAT 7) Open
Objective The aim of the study was to establish normative values of lower limb amputation mobility across primary etiologies based on age and amputation level. Design This study is a cross-sectional observational analysis of outcomes. A to…
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Motorized Biomechatronic Upper and Lower Limb Prostheses—Clinically Relevant Outcomes Open
People with major limb amputations are severely impaired when it comes to activity, body structure and function, as well as participation. Demographic statistics predict a dramatic increase of this population and additional challenges with…
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Recommendations from the ISPO lower-limb COMPASS: Patient-reported and performance-based outcome measures Open
Background: Outcome measures (patient-reported and performance-based) are used widely but not uniformly within the clinical setting for individuals with lower-limb absence (LLA). The need for more detailed information by funding bodies, se…
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Health-related quality of life in patients with lower limb amputation – an assessment of the measurement properties of EQ-5D-3L and EQ-5D-5L using data from the Swedish Amputation and Prosthetics Registry Open
The findings support the use of EQ-5D-5L over EQ-5D-3L in patients with an LLA, mainly due to improved informativity and improved convergent and known-group validity.Implications for rehabilitationThe measurement properties of two EQ-5D ve…
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Association between cardiovascular diseases and mobility in persons with lower limb amputation: a systematic review Open
Evidence for effects of cardiovascular diseases on mobility in persons with a lower limb amputation is heterogeneous. Cardiovascular diseases reduce the chance of becoming a prosthetic walker and reduce mobility outcomes after a lower limb…
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Thoughts and experiences on leg amputation among patients with diabetic foot ulcers Open
Even if an amputation is not yet planned, having a diabetic foot ulcer can result in divergent thoughts regarding leg amputation. The findings indicate that amputation is considered a taboo which makes it difficult for the patient to talk …
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Sex and gender differences in quality of life and related domains for individuals with adult acquired lower-limb amputation: a scoping review Open
To understand what is known about sex and gender differences in quality of life (QoL) and related domains for individuals with an adult acquired lower limb amputation (LLA). A computer-assisted literature search of four online databases wa…
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Cardiorespiratory fitness and physical strain during prosthetic rehabilitation after lower limb amputation Open
This study shows that clinicians ought to be aware of the relatively low cardiorespiratory fitness of people who have undergone lower limb amputation and that improvements during rehabilitation are not always obtained. Results stress the n…
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Correlation of ambulation potential with quality of life in lower limb amputees Open
Background: To identify the effect of walking ability on quality of life in lower limb amputees and draw a correlation between prosthesis use, socio economic status and quality of life. It was an Observational Cross sectional study.Methods…
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Factors that predict walking ability with a prosthesis in lower limb amputees Open
Introduction. Identification of predictive factors for walking ability with a prosthesis, after lower limb amputation, is very important in order to define patient?s potentials and realistic rehabilitation goals, however challenging they a…
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Physical activity and quality of life in adults and elderly individuals with lower limb amputation Open
Elderly individuals with lower limb amputation are more susceptible to present negative health outcomes than adults with lower limb amputation.
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Traumatic stress symptoms following a lower limb amputation in diabetic patients: a longitudinal study Open
Findings raise awareness to the need of urgent identification of traumatic stress symptoms in medically ill patients who underwent a lower limb amputation, given the prevalence of traumatic stress symptoms right after surgery and in the fo…