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Understanding amputation.

Guido R Zanni¹, Jeannette Y Wick

¹National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.

The Consultant Pharmacist : the Journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

|March 12, 2009

Summary

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Peripheral vascular disease leads to over 134,000 amputations annually in the US, particularly in older adults. Effective phantom pain management remains a challenge due to a lack of FDA-approved treatments.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Pain Management
Geriatric Medicine

Background:

Over 134,000 amputations occur yearly in the U.S., primarily due to peripheral vascular disease.
Amputation risk escalates with age, with the highest incidence in individuals 85 years and older.
Amputation significantly impacts patients' physical and emotional well-being, affecting their quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the prevalence and risk factors associated with amputations.
To underscore the challenges in managing phantom limb pain post-amputation.
To emphasize the crucial role of pharmacists in patient care and education.

Main Methods:

Review of epidemiological data on amputation incidence.
Analysis of age-related risk factors for amputation.
Discussion of the impact of amputation on quality of life.
Examination of current treatment challenges for phantom limb pain.
Identification of pharmacist's responsibilities in patient education and weight-based dosing.

Main Results:

Peripheral vascular disease is the leading cause of amputation.
Older adults, especially those over 85, face the highest risk.
There are currently no FDA-approved medications specifically for phantom limb pain.
Pharmacists play a vital role in managing patient care and education post-amputation.

Conclusions:

Amputation is a significant health issue, particularly for the elderly, driven by vascular disease.
The lack of approved treatments for phantom pain necessitates improved patient management strategies.
Pharmacists require specialized knowledge in weight-based dosing and patient education to support amputees.