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Satisfaction rates amongst elderly amputees provided with a static prosthetic foot
Israel Dudkiewicz1, Boris Pisarenko, Amir Herman
1Unit of Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, 64239, Israel. israel@dudkiewicz.com
Disability and Rehabilitation
|February 10, 2011
Summary
Patient satisfaction with prosthetic limbs in Israel is linked to disability level and early prosthesis provision. Less disabled patients receiving limbs sooner reported higher satisfaction, while increased disability correlated with lower usage and dissatisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- In Israel, individuals with lower limb loss and ambulatory potential receive Ministry of Health-funded artificial limbs.
- Prosthetic foot selection is based on physician assessment of the amputee's ambulatory potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patient satisfaction with government-provided artificial limbs.
- To identify factors influencing satisfaction with prosthetic devices.
Main Methods:
- A telephone survey was conducted with amputees who received prosthetic limbs.
- Patients responded to a series of targeted questions regarding their experience.
Main Results:
- Patients with lower disability levels who received their prostheses early reported the highest satisfaction.
- Increased patient disability was associated with decreased prosthetic usage and greater dissatisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Solid ankle cushion heel (SACH) feet are a cost-effective option for amputees with limited mobility.
- Over 10% of patients were unable to continue using their prosthesis, necessitating further research into predictive factors to minimize waste.
