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Skin problems in lower limb amputees: a systematic review.

Henk E J Meulenbelt1, Pieter U Dijkstra, Marcel F Jonkman

  • 1Center for Rehabilitation, Northern Center for Health Care Research, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. H.E.J.Meulenbelt@rev.umcg.nl

Disability and Rehabilitation
|May 13, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Skin problems in lower limb amputees are common, potentially hindering prosthetic use. This systematic review found that the prevalence and incidence of these stump skin issues remain largely unknown.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Prosthetics

Background:

  • Skin problems of the stump are a common challenge in the rehabilitation of lower limb amputees.
  • These issues can significantly impede the use of prosthetic devices, impacting daily life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the existing literature on the incidence and prevalence of skin disorders affecting the stumps of lower limb amputees.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple medical databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, RECAL).
  • Reference lists of identified publications were reviewed to find additional relevant studies.
  • Only clinical studies and patient surveys were included for assessment.

Main Results:

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  • An initial search yielded 545 publications; 28 were assessed for methodology.
  • Only one study met the inclusion criteria.
  • The prevalence of skin problems in a cohort of 45 elderly lower leg amputees (≥65 years) was found to be 16%.

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence and incidence rates of stump skin problems in lower limb amputees are largely undetermined.
  • Further research is needed to accurately quantify these issues.