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A study of technical changes to lower limb prostheses after initial fitting.

G M Rommers¹, L D Vos, L Klein

¹Rehabilitation Centre: Revalidatie Friesland, Beetsterzwaag, The Netherlands.

Prosthetics and Orthotics International

|June 16, 2000

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This study examined technical adjustments to lower limb prostheses in elderly amputees post-rehabilitation. Findings offer insights into prosthetic care for older individuals needing artificial limbs.

Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Medicine
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Geriatric Care

Background:

Limited recent literature exists on lower limb prostheses for elderly amputees.
Understanding prosthetic needs in this demographic is crucial for effective rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate technical modifications of lower limb prostheses within the first year after initial fitting.
To analyze the prosthetic fitting process and subsequent technical changes in a post-rehabilitation elderly amputee cohort.

Main Methods:

Observational study focusing on technical adjustments to lower limb prostheses.
Data collection on prosthetic modifications over the first year post-fitting.
Study population: elderly amputees in The Netherlands following rehabilitation.

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Main Results:

Detailed technical changes in lower limb prostheses were documented.
The study provides a timeline of prosthetic modifications in the initial year.

Conclusions:

The study highlights the dynamic nature of prosthetic fitting in elderly amputees.
Findings contribute to optimizing prosthetic management strategies for geriatric amputee populations.