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    International Rehabilitation Medicine
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    Experienced prosthesis users showed no significant improvement in adjustment compared to recent amputees. Both groups faced severe social isolation, impacting expressed needs. Peripheral vascular disease predicted poor outcomes in single-leg amputees.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Prosthetics and Orthotics
    • Psychology of Amputation

    Background:

    • Single-leg amputees face significant challenges in prosthetic rehabilitation.
    • Adjustment to prosthesis use is influenced by psychosocial factors.
    • Long-term outcomes for amputees require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the adjustment levels of recent single-leg amputees with those using prostheses for 1-2 years.
    • To identify key indicators of successful prosthetic rehabilitation.
    • To explore the impact of social isolation and comorbidities on adjustment.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 134 single-leg amputees was conducted.
    • Participants were categorized into recent amputees and experienced prosthesis users (1-2 years).
    • Social isolation, psychological risk, and felt need were assessed as adjustment indicators.

    Main Results:

    • Experienced prosthesis users did not demonstrate significantly better adjustment than recent amputees.
    • Severe social isolation was prevalent in both groups, potentially hindering the expression of needs.
    • Peripheral vascular disease was identified as a predictor of poor rehabilitation outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Prosthetic rehabilitation may not lead to substantial psychosocial improvement over time for single-leg amputees.
    • Social isolation is a persistent issue affecting amputee adjustment and needs assessment.
    • Comorbidities like peripheral vascular disease significantly impact rehabilitation success.

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