Time Since Lower-Limb Amputation: An Important Consideration in Mobility Outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate associations between time since amputation (TSAmp) and mobility outcomes of adults with lower-limb amputation.

Design

A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional dataset, including 109 community-dwelling adults, 1 yr or more after unilateral transfemoral (n = 39; mean age, 54 ± 15 yrs) or transtibial (n = 70; mean age = 58 ± 14 yrs) amputation, was conducted. Participants attended standardized clinical evaluations and completed mobility-related outcome measures: Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire-Mobility Subscale, timed up and go, 10-m walk test, and 6-min walk test.

Results

After controlling for age, sex, amputation level, and etiology, TSAmp was significantly associated with each mobility outcome. Prosthesis Evaluation

SUBMITTER: Seth M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8678402 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature