War, amputation, and resilience: assessing health-related quality of life in Syrian prosthetic users.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lower limb amputation has a significant impact on an individual's overall quality of life, with prosthetic devices serving as essential tools for rehabilitation and mobility restoration. In Syria, where access to advanced medical care remains constrained, identifying the key factors affecting the well-being of prosthesis users is crucial for enhancing rehabilitation strategies. This study examines the sociodemographic and health-related determinants influencing the quality of life among lower-limb amputees who rely on prosthetic devices in Syria.

Methods

This research employed a cross-sectional design at a highly specialized disability care facility within a tertiary hospital. A total of 233 individuals with lower limb amputations, all of whom had been using pro

SUBMITTER: Khadour FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12821852 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature