| Skin problems of the stump in lower limb amputees: 1. A clinical study. | |
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PMID: 21290085 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Use of a prosthesis in lower limb amputees can lead to skin problems of the amputation stump. However, little is known about the epidemiology and type of problems experienced. We conducted a cross-sectional survey consisting of a questionnaire and a clinical assessment of the amputation stump. The aims of the study were to estimate the prevalence of skin problems of the amputation stump, to evaluate the impact of these skin problems and to evaluate differences between clinically observed skin problems and skin problems reported by the amputee. Participants (n = 124) were recruited from among lower limb amputees who visited an orthopaedic workshop. The prevalence of skin problems was 36%. Problems identified were: reduction in prosthesis use, and reduction in walking distance without a break. Significantly more skin problems were reported than observed (p = 0.011). Cold skin and excessive perspiration in particular were significantly more reported than observed. |
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Authors:
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Henk E J Meulenbelt; Jan H B Geertzen; Marcel F Jonkman; Pieter U Dijkstra |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta dermato-venereologica Volume: 91 ISSN: 1651-2057 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Derm. Venereol. Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-03-08 Completed Date: 2011-07-25 Revised Date: 2012-01-02 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370310 Medline TA: Acta Derm Venereol Country: Sweden |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 173-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. H.E.J.Meulenbelt@rev.umcg.nl |
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Adult Aged Amputation Stumps / pathology* Artificial Limbs / adverse effects Cross-Sectional Studies Female Humans Male Middle Aged Prevalence Questionnaires Self Report Skin Diseases / diagnosis*, epidemiology*, etiology Statistics, Nonparametric Walking |
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