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KMID : 1206220050120040089
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Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science
2005 Volume.12 No. 4 p.89 ~ p.97
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Pre and Post Surgery Management and Practicality of Prosthesis for Patients with Lower Limb Amputation
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Ahn Wang-Hun
Lee Kang-Noh
Choi Yoo-Jung
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Abstract
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to access quality of life and evaluate pre and post surgery management for persons with lower limb amputations.
Method: This study was designed as a telephone survey. The subjects were patients who underwent their lower limb amputation between January 1994, and February 2005 at Asan Medical Center in seoul. sixty one of 203 subjects had granted consent and were studied.
Results: The major cause of below knee amputations was vascular disease. Traumatic injuries were more common among subjects with above knee amputations. 93.4% of subjects were in use of prosthesis and 70.1 days were required to fit the prosthesis. 68.4% of subjects were able to ambulate with single point cane or without assistive devices. 80.3% of subjects complained phantom pain. Most subjects expressed the unsatisfactory result regarding the functional usage of prosthesis and education from hospital.
Conclusion: Pre and post surgery rehabilitation program will benefit to promote better functional status and quality of life for persons with lower limb amputations.
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KEYWORD
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Lower extremity amputation, Prosthesis, Questionnaire
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