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Can real-time visual feedback during gait retraining reduce metabolic demand for individuals with transtibial amputation? [PDF]

, 2017
The metabolic demand of walking generally increases following lower extremity amputation. This study used real-time visual feedback to modify biomechanical factors linked to an elevated metabolic demand of walking in individuals with transtibial ...
Choi, Harmony S., Darter, Benjamin J., Esposito, Elizabeth R., Wilken, Jason M.   +3 more
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Sensitivity of a Subject-specific Ankle Sprain Simulation to Extrinsic Versus Intrinsic Biomechanical Factors

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021
Ankle sprains are the most common musculoskeletal injury in sport and military activity, despite existing prophylactic strategies. The purpose of this report was to develop a probabilistic simulation of lateral ankle sprains during single-limb drop ...
Adam J. Yoder, Adam J. Yoder, Anthony J. Petrella, Shawn Farrokhi, Shawn Farrokhi, Shawn Farrokhi   +5 more
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The lived experience of persons with an amputation [PDF]

, 2014
This paper presents an exploratory study of Maltese persons living with an amputation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four participants.
Farrugia Debono, Roberta, Grech, Chanelle   +1 more
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Major Limb Amputations: A Tertiary Hospital Experience in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2012
Major limb amputation is reported to be a major but preventable public health problem that is associated with profound economic, social and psychological effects on the patient and family especially in developing countries where the prosthetic services ...
Chalya, Phillipo L, Chandika, Alphonce B, Dass, Ramesh M, Gilyoma, Japhet M, Mabula, Joseph B, Mbelenge, Nkinda, Ngayomela, Isdori H   +6 more
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Clinical characteristics and risk factors of lower extremity amputation in the diabetic inpatients with foot ulcers

Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023
ObjectivesTo analyze clinical characteristics of the diabetic inpatients with foot ulcers and explore the risk factors of lower extremity amputation (LEA) in West China Hospital of Sichuan University.MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed based on
Hongping Gong, Hongping Gong, Yan Ren, Zhenyi Li, Panpan Zha, Raju Bista, Yan Li, Dawei Chen, Yun Gao, Lihong Chen, Xingwu Ran, Chun Wang   +11 more
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Limb amputations in fixed dystonia: a form of body integrity identity disorder? [PDF]

, 2011
Fixed dystonia is a disabling disorder mainly affecting young women who develop fixed abnormal limb postures and pain after apparently minor peripheral injury. There is continued debate regarding its pathophysiology and management.
Alonso-Canovas, A, Bhatia, K, Bloem, BR, Edwards, MJ, Schrag, A, Thompson, PD   +5 more
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The role of exercise testing in predicting successful ambulation with a lower extremity prosthesis: a systematic literature review and clinical practice guideline

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2018
Background Growing discontent with the k-level system for functional classification of patients with limb loss and movement of healthcare toward evidence-based practice has resulted in the need for alternative forms of functional classification and ...
Tyler D. Klenow, Larry J. Mengelkoch, Phillip M. Stevens, Chris A. Ràbago, Owen T. Hill, Gail A. Latlief, Rodrigo Ruiz-Gamboa, M. Jason Highsmith   +7 more
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Geographic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Major Lower Extremity Amputation Rates in Metropolitan Areas

Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease, 2021
Background Rates of major lower extremity amputation in patients with peripheral artery disease are higher in rural communities with markers of low socioeconomic status, but most Americans live in metropolitan areas.
Alexander C. Fanaroff, Lin Yang, Ashwin S. Nathan, Sameed Ahmed M. Khatana, Howard Julien, Tracy Y. Wang, Ehrin J. Armstrong, Diane Treat‐Jacobson, Julia D. Glaser, Grace Wang, Scott M. Damrauer, Jay Giri, Peter W. Groeneveld   +12 more
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Analyzing Risk Factors for Sequential Above Knee Amputation after Below Knee Amputation in Surgical Treatment of Ischemic and/or Infectious Foot Disease

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2022
Category: Diabetes Introduction/Purpose: Some patients with below knee (BK) amputation for treatment of ischemic and/or infectious foot disease eventually further progress to above knee (AK) amputation.
Ki Chun Kim MD, Sung-Jae Kim PhD, Il-Hoon Sung MD, PhD, Kiwon Young MD, Kyung-tai Lee MD, PhD, Hong S. Lee MD   +5 more
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Factors affecting contralateral extremity following lower-extremity major amputation

Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2021
Objective: Lower-extremity amputation is performed in patients who are at risk due to acute limb ischemia (ALI), chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), and diabetic foot infections, yet the proportion of patients who progress to amputation of their ...
B Nishan, K Sivakrishna, V Vishal Hudgi, V P Ahsan, Vivekanand   +4 more
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