Rehabilitation of hemiplegic amputees

The authors report on results of rehabilitation of their 49 hemiplegic amputee cases. Most of the patients had vascular disease. A majority of them had also other conditions with negative effects on rehabilitation. 29 patients achieved walking, 14 used a wheelchair, three remained bedridden and another three died during the hospitalization. The influence of different factors on mobility has been studied. Below-knee amputation had significant effect on mobility, and the time interval between amputation and hemiplegia was also of importance. Other correlations need further studies and more experience.