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Function after lower limb amputation.

P Helm, T Engel, A Holm

    Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
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    Older age and higher postoperative pain negatively impact functional ability in lower limb amputees. Preoperative independence positively influences functional capacity and reduces social dependence after surgery.

    Area of Science:

    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Prosthetics and Orthotics
    • Amputee Care

    Background:

    • Lower limb amputation significantly affects patients' functional ability and social dependence.
    • Long-term outcomes (1-5 years postoperatively) require further investigation.
    • Understanding factors influencing recovery is crucial for effective rehabilitation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between various factors and functional ability in lower limb amputees.
    • To examine the association between these factors and social dependence post-surgery.
    • To identify key predictors of functional outcomes in amputee rehabilitation.

    Main Methods:

    • Personal interviews were conducted with 107 lower limb amputees 1-5 years after surgery.

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  • Multiple regression analysis was used to assess eight independent variables.
  • Key variables included age, amputation level, preoperative social dependence, and postoperative pain.

    • Main Results:

    • Increased age was unfavorably associated with physical ability and social dependence.
    • Preoperative independence correlated positively with functional capacity and negatively with postoperative dependence.
    • Above-knee or bilateral amputations and postoperative pain were linked to reduced functional ability.

    Conclusions:

    • Age and postoperative pain are significant factors affecting functional ability in lower limb amputees.
    • Maintaining independence prior to surgery is beneficial for functional recovery and reducing social reliance.
    • Optimizing prosthetic fitting and managing postoperative pain are critical for improving patient outcomes.