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Ability to return to driving after major lower limb amputation.

Julia Patrick Engkasan¹, Farhah Mohd Ehsan, Tze Yang Chung

¹Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. julia@ummc.edu.my

Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine

|November 30, 2011

Summary

Many patients with lower limb amputation struggle to return to driving or riding. Factors like family concerns and confidence levels significantly impact this ability, highlighting a need for targeted rehabilitation support.

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Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Medicine
Orthopedics
Traffic Safety

Background:

Lower limb amputation presents significant challenges to mobility and independence.
The ability to drive or ride is crucial for maintaining quality of life and social participation.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the rate at which patients with lower limb amputations return to driving cars and riding motorcycles.
To identify key factors influencing the ability to resume driving or riding post-amputation.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 90 participants with lower limb amputations, who previously drove or rode, were surveyed.
Data on return to driving/riding, demographics, and influencing factors were collected using a structured questionnaire.
Diabetic foot complications were the primary cause of amputation in 75.6% of participants.

Main Results:

Approximately 45.6% of participants resumed driving/riding between 1 to 72 months post-amputation.
Male gender and prosthesis use were significantly associated with a higher likelihood of returning to driving/riding.
Primary barriers included concerns from family members, co-existing medical conditions, and diminished patient confidence.

Conclusions:

The rate of return to driving/riding after lower limb amputation is notably low.
Rehabilitation programs should actively address family concerns and enhance patient confidence to improve driving/riding resumption rates.