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Showing 1 to 20 of 30 for “"Lower limb amputation"”.
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Lower Limb Amputation in Patients with Vascular Disease
… can be expect every year. Less than 5% of all amputations will be related to causes other than vascular disease. Lower limb amputation (LEA) in patients with vascular disease may not only be highly disabling but also costly in hospital management. The incidence differs between countries due to …
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Effect of Unilateral Lower-Limb Amputation on Intact Limb Biomechanics: A Systematic Review
<p>The United States will perform 30,000-40,000 amputations this year (Ertl et al., 2019). As a common medical intervention, there is extensive research regarding rehabilitation strategies and post-operative care. Many studies have explored the effects of the affected limb and prosthetic …
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The determinants of adhering to rehabilitation in diabetics who have undergone lower limb amputation
Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDLs) have been rapidly increasing in population groups which had previously been least affected by this kind of illness. Diabetes Mellitus in particular has been shown to be rapidly increasing in South Africa among the non-white population which traditionally, had …
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Cognitive representations and attitudes as predictors of prosthetic use and recovery following lower limb amputation
Lower limb amputation is a common cause of activity limitations in Scotland with approximately 850 primary amputations being performed each year, 90% of which are caused by peripheral arterial disease. Approximately 65% of transtibial and 25% of transfemoral amputees are fitted with a prosthesis, …
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Reactive stepping strategies following lateral surface translations in individuals with a unilateral lower limb amputation
… The stepping strategies that are used by lower limb amputees, which likely consist of unique properties because of the limitations when using a prosthesis, have not been thoroughly identified. Therefore, this study examined the lateral reactive stepping strategies used eight amputees and …
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An Overview on the performance of sprinters with lower limb amputation/impairment in Paralympic Games.
… run faster than those who run with above knee amputation. In order to make the Paralympic games equitable, there has been a lot of change in the classification system since its introduction. Classification used to be only based on a medical examination, while in the modern system it is based on …
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Alterations and Asymmetries in Trunk Mechanics and Neuromuscular Control among Persons with Lower-Limb Amputation: Exploring Potential Pathways of Low Back Pain
… secondary disability among persons with lower-limb amputation (LLA). Abnormal mechanics of movement subsequent to LLA may increase the stability demands on the spinal column, and repetitive exposures to such abnormal movements may alter trunk passive properties and/or the coordination of …
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Slaugytojų patirtys tenkinant pacientų, kuriems atlikta apatinių galūnių amputacija, poreikius /
… of nurses' experiences of meeting the needs of lower limb amputation patients is not widely studied, and it is therefore very important to further explore this area. During hospitalisation, the nurse is one of the medical staff members with whom the patient has the most contact, and can provide …
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Effect of prosthetic alignment on muscle activity for people with a unilateral transtibial amputation during sit-to-stand, The
People with a lower limb amputation have altered motion strategies during daily tasks compared to people without an amputation. These altered motion strategies can result in the development of secondary conditions, such as residual limb or low back pain, but the underlying muscle activity that …
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Use of a tourniquet in lower limb amputations: Evaluating blood loss in peripheral arterial disease patients A systematic review
… of intricate and major surgeries, including amputation. Tourniquets create a bloodless environment, which is thought to facilitate surgery and reduce time, potential errors and subsequent complications. Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of using a pneumatic tourniquet as an adjunct …
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Attributable Healthcare Costs of Diabetes Complications in Alberta Adults: A Longitudinal Retrospective Cohort Analysis
… heart disease, diabetic foot ulcer, and lower-limb amputation. Attributable costs were estimated using recycled predictions, adjusting for age, sex, comorbidity burden, and co-occurring complications. Results showed that all complications were associated with substantial increases in …
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Qualitative inquiry into the decision-making processes for lower extremity amputation in people with diabetes
… research explored how decisions are made about lower limb amputation for people with diabetes. Using a qualitative research approach, this project engaged with people living with a diabetes-related foot ulcer or amputation, health practitioners, and experts to explore what supports and …
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Is errorless learning an effective strategy for a procedural memory task?
… linked with outcome after rehabilitation for lower limb amputation. Addressing this impairment may improve outcome. The aim of this study was to determine whether using an errorless learning approach would be beneficial for individuals who are learning how to put on their prosthetic limb. …
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A prospective study of the role of hope in predicting adjustment in new lower limb amputees
The amputation of a lower limb represents a significant physical, practical and emotional challenge for the amputee, their family and services aiming to assist them. Previous research has indicated that psychosocial variables such as satisfaction with social support and active coping may be of …
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Mechatronic Design and Evaluation of a Two-Degree-of-Freedom Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis with Myoneural Interfacing Capabilities
… ankle systems. This Ph.D. thesis advanced bionic limb technology through three primary aims. First, a comprehensive characterization study of human-scale actuators was conducted, including brushless motors of different sizes. Using a custom-built dynamometer, the performance of these actuators was …
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Performance evaluation of an ensemble neural network system of estimating transtibial prosthetic socket pressures during standing, walking and condition perturbation.
… for the restoration of function following lower-limb amputation remains a significant issue in medical device prescription. Poorly designed sockets are associated with discomfort, poor quality function and injury, with quality linked to the capability of the socket to adequately distribute …
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ELUCIDATION ON THE MECHANISM OF CAMKKα AS A PRO-GROWTH KINASE IN MOUSE SKELETAL MUSCLE
… U.S., and is the primary cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation and the leading cause of blindness in adults. Major risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes are obesity and inactivity. As such, physical activity and exercise are the most commonly prescribed therapies to prevent …
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Experimental validation of the Lower Leg Trajectory Error, an optimization metric for prosthetic feet
… alone, there are about one million people with lower limb amputation who require significantly more effort to walk than able-bodied individuals. They are subject to social stigmas preventing them from employment and independent living. There is a gap between the high-performance prosthetic feet …
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Gait analysis techniques to understand the effect of a hip strength improving program on lower-limb amputees
… ability to walk can be severely compromised by a lower-limb amputation, which can have long-reaching consequences to the individual’s health and safety. It has been reported that the high incidence of lower back pain and joint degradation experienced by lower-limb amputees can be attributed to the …
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A study of indications and complications of the lower limb amputations in the university teaching hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
A study to find out the indications and major lower limb amputations was done between October 1997 and April 1999 in the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). The aims and objectives of the study was:1.To determine the indications of amputations at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka. 2.To …
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