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Temporary above-knee prostheses and training programme during chemotherapy.

J Kawamura, Y Hayashi, T Yoneda

    Prosthetics and Orthotics International
    |August 1, 1985
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    A new adjustable temporary prosthesis aids above-knee amputees undergoing chemotherapy. This adjustable socket allows patients to resume prosthetic use after treatment breaks, improving mobility and mental well-being.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Prosthetics

    Background:

    • Above-knee amputees undergoing long-term chemotherapy face challenges with traditional prosthetics due to fluctuating limb size.
    • Maintaining mobility and psychological well-being is crucial during cancer treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate an adjustable temporary prosthesis for above-knee amputees receiving post-amputation chemotherapy.
    • To assess the feasibility and benefits of early prosthetic fitting in this patient population.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a temporary prosthesis featuring an adjustable laminated quadrilateral socket with metal screw adjustments.
    • Fitting of the prosthesis on fifteen above-knee amputees, with initial fittings averaging 46 days post-amputation.

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  • Monitoring patient ambulation and prosthetic use during and after chemotherapy cycles.

    • Main Results:

    • All fifteen patients achieved ambulation with a single crutch approximately one month after initial prosthetic fitting.
    • The adjustable socket allowed patients to easily resume prosthetic use after chemotherapy-induced interruptions.
    • One patient, initially fitted with a cosmetic prosthesis, regained ambulation with the temporary prosthesis within 60 days.

    Conclusions:

    • An adjustable temporary prosthesis offers practical convenience for above-knee amputees undergoing chemotherapy.
    • Early prosthetic fitting, facilitated by adjustable components, can significantly improve patient mobility and mental state during cancer treatment.
    • This prosthetic approach supports continuous rehabilitation despite treatment interruptions.