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Functional outcomes in a lower limb amputee population

L Sapp1, C E Little

  • 1Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Prosthetics and Orthotics International
|August 1, 1995
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This study evaluated an amputee rehabilitation program, finding high prosthesis usage rates. The program demonstrates effectiveness comparable to other reported interventions for amputee care.

Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Amputee Care

Background:

  • Amputee rehabilitation programs are crucial for restoring function and independence.
  • Evaluating program effectiveness is essential for optimizing patient outcomes.
  • The Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre amputee program serves a significant patient population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre amputee program.
  • To determine functional outcomes for patients participating in the program.
  • To assess prosthesis utilization rates post-rehabilitation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of 132 patients over 24 months.
  • Questionnaire survey distributed to patients (85% response rate).

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  • Analysis of patient demographics, training duration, and prosthesis use.

    • Main Results:

    • The patient cohort had a 3.4:1 male-to-female ratio with an average age of 64.8 years.
    • Average training time was 44.0 days.
    • High prosthesis utilization: 65.5% wore prosthesis ≥9 hours/day, 16.1% discontinued use.

    Conclusions:

    • The Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre amputee program demonstrates significant effectiveness.
    • High rates of prosthesis use suggest successful functional restoration.
    • Program outcomes align with benchmarks in existing literature.