Some social and sexual problems experienced by Nigerians with limb amputation

The socio-sexual dysfunctions associated with amputation were studied among a group of 100 Nigerians with limb amputations. The mean age was 30 years. Road traffic accidents and war-related injuries constituted 70% of cases. Decrease in social interaction as the result of amputation was reported by 20%, 13% of the married males admitted a change in sexual life and activities after the amputation; 24% of those studies had some form of sexual problems. Nigerians with amputation experience definite social and sexual problems.