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Children with limb deficiencies: demographic characteristics
Abdel Fattah Al-Worikat1, Walid Dameh
1Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department, Royal Rehabilitation Centre, King Hussein MedicalCentre, Amman, Jordan. abdfalwr@hotmail.com
Prosthetics and Orthotics International
|September 14, 2007
Summary
Congenital limb deficiency is the leading cause of childhood amputations in Jordan, followed by trauma. This demographic data aids in planning resources for pediatric amputee care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Demographic Health Studies
Background:
- Amputations in children present unique demographic profiles.
- Understanding these demographics is crucial for effective healthcare planning and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the demographic characteristics of childhood amputations in Jordan.
- To analyze age, sex, amputation level, and cause in pediatric amputees.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 120 pediatric amputee records from a prosthetic clinic in Jordan (1995-2005).
- Data collected included age, sex, amputation level (upper and lower limb), and cause.
Main Results:
- The mean age of pediatric amputees was 6.2 years.
- Congenital deficiency (46.67%) was the primary cause, followed by trauma (40%).
- Trans-tibial (28.12%) and trans-radial (15.62%) amputations were most common in lower and upper limbs, respectively.
Conclusions:
- Congenital limb deficiency is the predominant cause of amputation in children in Jordan.
- Findings align with international literature, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and resource planning for pediatric amputees.
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