| Skin disorders associated with bilateral lower extremity amputation. | |
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PMID: 20128507 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We conducted this study to determine the types and frequency of skin problems among war related bilateral lower limb amputees. Three hundred and thirty five cases were examined for dermatologic problems in about 20 years (20 +/- 3.89) after bilateral lower extremity amputation. The subjects were injured during the Iraq-Iran war. Descriptive statistics were used. At least one skin problem was found in 189 (56.4%) of the amputees. Three hundred and nineteen skin problems were diagnosed in 189 amputees. The most common skin problems were contact dermatitis 39.5% (n=126), calluses 26.6% (n=85), folliculitis 14.42% (n=46) and ulcers 7.2% (n=23). The skin problems were more frequently seen in subjects with bilateral below the knee amputation. Skin problems were highly incident in our amputees. The substantial multidisciplinary rehabilitation team included a dermatologist, orthopedic surgeon, prosthetist and physical therapist is recommended to prevent and diagnose these problems on time. |
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Authors:
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F Almassi; B Mousavi; M Masumi; M R Souroush; G Honari |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pakistan journal of biological sciences: PJBS Volume: 12 ISSN: 1028-8880 ISO Abbreviation: Pak. J. Biol. Sci. Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-04 Completed Date: 2010-04-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101247723 Medline TA: Pak J Biol Sci Country: Pakistan |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1381-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Prevention, Janbazan Medical and Engineering Research Center, Iran. |
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Amputation
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adverse effects* Bacterial Infections / epidemiology Bony Callus / microbiology Folliculitis / etiology Functional Laterality Humans Iran Iraq Knee Joint / surgery Leg / surgery* Lower Extremity / surgery* Male Military Personnel Prevalence Questionnaires Skin Diseases / epidemiology, etiology*, microbiology Survivors War |
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