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Hank White1, Edie Hall McClellan2, Eric Miller3
1Motion Analysis Center, Shriners Children's Lexington, Lexington, KY.
Prosthetics and Orthotics International
|May 15, 2026
Summary
Children and adolescents with lower limb differences show minor personality variations from the general population. Understanding these traits can aid in personalized rehabilitation planning for prosthetic care.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Pediatrics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Limited understanding of personality traits in pediatric lower limb differences.
- Investigating personality in children and adolescents with limb differences is crucial for holistic care.
Purpose of the Study:
- Compare personality traits of pediatric lower limb difference patients to the general population.
- Examine gender differences in personality traits.
- Analyze personality differences based on age at amputation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Inventory of Children's Individual Differences (short version) in 30 participants.
- Collected data during routine clinical visits for unilateral lower limb differences.
Main Results:
- Higher mean scores in openness and agreeableness observed in participants compared to general population norms.
- Statistically significant differences in agreeableness frequency distributions noted.
- No significant personality differences found based on age at amputation or between genders.
Conclusions:
- Children and adolescents with unilateral lower limb differences exhibit subtle personality differences from the general population.
- Personality assessment can complement clinical decisions for personalized prosthetic rehabilitation plans.
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