Low Back Pain in People With Lower Limb Amputation: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

A cross-sectional study based on an online questionnaire.

Objective

The aim was to investigate the prevalence and intensity of low back pain (LBP) in people with lower limb amputation (LLA) and to analyze the association factors that can influence the genesis of LBP.

Summary of background data

It is still unclear whether LBP is more prevalent in the amputated population than in its nonamputated counterpart. Given the multifactorial nature of LBP, it is necessary to explore possible factors that can influence its presence and intensity, to build a solid background to define a better rehabilitation pathway for the management of these people.

Methods

The online questionnaire included six sections: informed consent of the study, demographic information

SUBMITTER: Sadowski PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9612722 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature