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Sam RY, Lau YFP, Lau Y, Lau ST. Types, functions and mechanisms of robot-assisted intervention for fall prevention: A systematic scoping review. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2023; 115:105117. [PMID: 37422967 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Any individual may experience accidental falls, particularly older adults. Although robots can prevent falls, knowledge of their fall-preventive use is limited. OBJECTIVE To explore the types, functions, and mechanisms of robot-assisted intervention for fall prevention. METHODS A systematic scoping review of global literature published from inception to January 2022 was conducted according to Arksey and O'Malley's five-step framework. Nine electronic databases, namely, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, IEEE Xplore, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and ProQuest, were searched. RESULTS Seventy-one articles were found with developmental (n = 63), pilot (n = 4), survey (n = 3), and proof-of-concept (n = 1) designs across 14 countries. Six types of robot-assisted intervention were found, namely cane robots, walkers, wearables, prosthetics, exoskeletons, rollators, and other miscellaneous. Five main functions were observed including (i) detection of user fall, (ii) estimation of user state, (iii) estimation of user motion, (iv) estimation of user intentional direction, and (v) detection of user balance loss. Two categories of mechanisms of robots were found. The first category was executing initiation of incipient fall prevention such as modeling, measurement of user-robot distance, estimation of center of gravity, estimation and detection of user state, estimation of user intentional direction, and measurement of angle. The second category was achieving actualization of incipient fall prevention such as adjust optimal posture, automated braking, physical support, provision of assistive force, reposition, and control of bending angle. CONCLUSIONS Existing literature regarding robot-assisted intervention for fall prevention is in its infancy. Therefore, future research is required to assess its feasibility and effectiveness.
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- Rui Ying Sam
- Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 6-8/F, Esther Lee Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong.
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- Alice Lee Centre of Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Bibi A, Uddin S, Naeem M, Syed A, Ud-Din Qazi W, Rathore FA, Malik S. Prevalence pattern, phenotypic manifestation, and descriptive genetics of congenital limb deficiencies in Pakistan. Prosthet Orthot Int 2023; 47:479-485. [PMID: 36723395 DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Congenital limb deficiency (CLD) is a group of very rare disorders characterized by substantial hypoplasia or the complete absence of 1 or more bones of limbs. Congenital limb deficiency has a significant physical, clinical, and psychological burden on the affected individuals and their families. This cross-sectional study aimed to describe the prevalence pattern, phenotypic manifestations, and biodemographic factors associated with CLD in a cohort assembled from the Pakistani population from the Northwestern region. METHODS Through a prospective cross-sectional study, 141 individuals having 166 limbs with CLD were recruited during 2017-2021. RESULTS There were 77 (55%) individuals with transverse defects, 61 (43%) with longitudinal defects, and 3 (2%) with Intercalary defects. Among the patients with transverse defects, 52 had terminal amputations and 25 had symbrachydactyly. Among the longitudinal defects, thumb aplasia/hypoplasia was the most common presentation (20 patients), followed by oligodactyly (18), and radial hemimelia (18). Eighty six percent had upper-limb deficiencies, 83% had unilateral deficiencies, and 92% were sporadic in nature. The parental consanguinity was observed in 33% individuals, and 79% cases had an isolated presentation which may be indicative of the substantial role of nongenetic factors in the etiology of CLD. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates marked heterogeneity in CLD subtypes in the involvement of limbs and associated variables. There is a need to establish a national registry for CLD, molecular genetic diagnosis, and multidisciplinary medical and social rehabilitation services for these individuals.
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- Anisa Bibi
- Human Genetics Program, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Human Genetics Program, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Human Genetics Program, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Human Genetics Program, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Human Genetics Program, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM), Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Human Genetics Program, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Batley A, Sewell P, Dyer B. Facilitators and barriers for participation in sports and physical activity for children with lower-limb absence: A systematic review. Prosthet Orthot Int 2023; 47:368-378. [PMID: 37327347 DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Sports and recreational activities offer physical and psychological benefits to children with limb absence. Understanding what facilitators and barriers exist for the participation in sports and physical activity is vital to aid stakeholders to continue enabling facilitators and develop means to tackle existing barriers so that all children with lower-limb absence can participate in sport and physical activity as they wish. The aim of this systematic review was to identify facilitators and barriers that children with lower-limb absence experience when wanting to participate in sports and physical activity. Systematic review. Five databases were used to identify the literature relating to facilitators and barriers to sports and physical activity for children with lower-limb absence. These were Medline, Scopus, Cochrane, SPORTDiscus, and CINAHL. Google scholar was used as a secondary source. The review followed the "Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis" guidelines. The review identified 10 articles for inclusion that met predefined inclusion criteria. The identified peer-review articles date from 1999 to 2021. The number of published articles steadily increases up to 2010 and then increase rapidly from 2016 to 2021. The results show although there are facilitators for sports participation for children with limb absence, there are many barriers which continue to hinder many children from participating in sports and physical activity. Facilitators that exist include advancements in prosthetic design and technology, increased opportunities, and physical and social benefits. Barriers that were reported include prosthesis failure, stigma, and high costs.
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- Abigail Batley
- Department of Design & Engineering, Faculty of Science & Technology, Bournemouth University, Poole, United Kingdom
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Michielsen A, van Es M, Verschuren O, van Wijk I. Participation in sports of Dutch children with lower limb deficiencies. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2022:PRM210066. [PMID: 36314225 DOI: 10.3233/prm-210066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The primary aim was to describe sports participation of Dutch children and adolescents with lower limb deficiencies (LLD). The secondary aim was to explore perceived limitations concerning sports participation. METHODS A total of 103 children and adolescents with LLD, aged 8-18 years (mean 11.7 years), were asked about their sports participation using a study-specific self-report questionnaire. RESULTS Children and adolescents with LLD frequently (78%) participated in sports activities, and most of them (68%) participated in the sport of their preference. Just over half of all children (52%) perceived an inability to participate in specific sports. Physical performance (running) and endurance were mentioned as the most limiting factors in participating in certain sports. CONCLUSION Children and adolescents with LLD in the Netherlands participate in a variety of sports. Despite dependency on lower limb prostheses in most cases, children and adolescents with LLD have a high potentiality of participating in sports.
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- Anka Michielsen
- Department of Paediatric Rehabilitation, De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Rehabilitation, De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Rehabilitation, De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science & Sports, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Sjöberg L, Hermansson L, Lindner H, Fredriksson C. Adolescents with congenital limb reduction deficiency: Perceptions of treatment during childhood and its meaning for their current and future situation. Child Care Health Dev 2022; 48:613-622. [PMID: 35043417 PMCID: PMC9303890 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with congenital limb reduction deficiency live with the decisions made by their parents and healthcare professionals about treatments to be carried out during the first years of life. To understand better the meaning of treatment during childhood, it is necessary to listen to adolescents who have had this experience. The aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions of adolescents with congenital limb reduction deficiency concerning the treatment they received during childhood and what it meant to them currently and in the future. METHODS A descriptive design with a qualitative approach was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 adolescents (six girls and four boys) with upper and/or lower limb reduction deficiency, median age 17.5 years (range 16-19). The interview data were analysed using a phenomenographic approach. RESULTS The treatment received during childhood had contributed to shaping the adolescents, as shown in the emerging description categories Creating opportunities, Choosing one's own path and Belonging in a context. Their current situation fell into three categories: A continuous journey, indicating that they still used the skills learned during childhood; Leaving the door open, indicating that they were not currently using the skills learned during childhood, but felt that there could be opportunities ahead; and Closing a chapter, indicating that they had stopped using their prosthesis or assistive devices and no longer needed those skills. Further, the adolescents' thoughts about the future are portrayed in the categories Uncertainty about the future and Confidence about the future. CONCLUSIONS An understanding of the meaning of treatment received during childhood may help improve the delivery of treatment and continued support to meet the needs of children with congenital limb reduction deficiency in the short and long term.
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- Lis Sjöberg
- School of Health SciencesÖrebro UniversityÖrebroSweden
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- School of Health SciencesÖrebro UniversityÖrebroSweden,Department of Prosthetics and OrthoticsÖrebro University Faculty of Medicine and HealthÖrebroSweden,University Health Care Research CenterÖrebro University Faculty of Medicine and HealthÖrebroSweden
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- School of Health SciencesÖrebro UniversityÖrebroSweden
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A prospective assessment of an adjustable, immediate fit, subischial transfemoral prosthesis. Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl 2022; 4:100200. [PMID: 36123976 PMCID: PMC9482040 DOI: 10.1016/j.arrct.2022.100200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective To assess the feasibility of an adjustable, subischial transfemoral prosthesis by comparing self-reported outcome measures regarding socket comfort, fit and utility relative to a persons’ conventionally made socket. Assessing limb compressibility was another aim of this study. Design A single-group pre-post intervention design. Setting Physical medicine and rehabilitation biomechanics laboratory. Participants All 18 enrolled participants (N = 18) completed the feasibility trial. There were 16 men and 2 women with an average age of 59.4 (±7) years. Most of the participants (61.1%) had worn a socket for 1 to 10 years before the trial, 22.2% of the participants had worn one for less than a year, and 16.7% of the participants had worn a prosthesis for more than 10 years. Intervention Participants were fit with the study prosthesis and used it for a 2-week home trial. Main Outcome Measures A Prosthetic Comfort and Utility Questionnaire was completed on the participant's conventional prosthetic device and the subischial socket system after the trial. Results The adjustable subischial prostheses were rated superior overall to the participant's conventional sockets (40.9 ± 7.2 vs 32.8 ± 10.8; P=.004). Six of the 10 parameters measured (adjustability, overall fit, prosthesis weight, sitting comfort, standing comfort, and standing stability) were rated higher for the adjustable prostheses compared to the conventional sockets. Compression of the soft tissues of the thigh ranged from 5.6 ± 4.2 cm at the distal end to 7.3 ± 3.6 cm at the proximal site. There were no falls, skin breakdown, or limb ischemia. At the 2-month telephone follow-up, 61% of subjects had transitioned to using the adjustable subischial socket most of the time. Conclusions The adjustable, immediate fit, subischial prosthesis provided safe, comfortable, and functional ambulation for persons with transfemoral limb loss in this short-term feasibility study. This study supports the consideration of a new paradigm in transfemoral prosthetics—adjustable subischial sockets. These devices should be tested in a larger multi-center study.
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Grisales MP, Espinosa K, Alzate NO. Prosthetic rehabilitation in a bilateral lower limb pediatric amputee: Case report. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2022; 15:539-543. [PMID: 35912758 DOI: 10.3233/prm-210005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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CASE DESCRIPTION A 2-month-old child required a bilateral limb amputation, right transtibial, and left transfemoral after a deep burn compromising one-third of the body surface area. Traumatic amputations of lower limbs at such an early age are uncommon and underreported in the literature, especially in middle-income countries. OBJECTIVE To describe the long-term follow-up of the prosthetization process after traumatic bilateral amputation of a 2-month-old patient. TREATMENT The process started with compensatory prostheses for independent sitting, followed by exoskeletal devices with SACH feet, and finally introduced dynamic feet and knee to achieve progressively independent gait. OUTCOMES The patient achieved functionality, autonomy, and social interaction for his age. The habilitation process continues to improve his independent gait and support upcoming life changes. CONCLUSION Through a multidisciplinary approach, family support, and timely changes of device components according to the child's development, this patient has been able to achieve a normal life.
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- Maria P Grisales
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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McLarney M, Pezzin LE, McGinley EL, Prosser L, Dillingham TR. The prevalence of lower limb loss in children and associated costs of prosthetic devices: A national study of commercial insurance claims. Prosthet Orthot Int 2021; 45:115-122. [PMID: 33158398 DOI: 10.1177/0309364620968645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although the incidence of major pediatric lower limb loss secondary to either congenital deficiencies or acquired amputations is relatively low, the prevalence of lower limb loss among children in the United States (US) remains unknown. OBJECTIVES To estimate the prevalence of major lower limb loss, and the associated prosthetic services use and costs among commercially-insured children in the US. STUDY DESIGN Observational, retrospective, longitudinal cohort study. METHODS The IBM MarketScan®Commercial Database was used to identify children (<18 years) with major lower limb loss in the US between 2009 and 2015. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize pediatric cases according to sociodemographic and limb loss characteristics. Multivariate models assessed factors associated with annual prosthetic visits, prosthetic-related costs, and overall medical costs. RESULTS Of the 36.5 million children in the MarketScan database, 14,038 had a major lower limb loss, yielding a prevalence estimate of 38.5 cases per 100,000 commercially insured children in the US during the 7-year study period. Congenital deficiencies accounted for 84% of cases, followed by 13.5% from trauma. Only 10.1% had at least one prosthesis-related visit during any 12-month period following their cohort entry. Among those, the mean annual prosthetic-related costs ranged from $50 to $29,112 with a median annual cost of $2778 (interquartile range = $4567). Annual coinsurance and copays for prosthetic services accounted for nearly half of the overall annual out-of-pocket outlays with medical care for these children. CONCLUSION Pediatric lower limb loss results in lifelong prosthetic needs. This study informs insurers and policy-makers regarding the prevalence of these patients and the medical costs for their care.
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- Mitra McLarney
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Institute for Health and Equity (IHE) and Collaborative for Healthcare Delivery Science (CHDS), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Center for Advancing Population Sciences (CAPS), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Chhina H, Klassen AF, Kopec JA, Oliffe J, Iobst C, Dahan-Oliel N, Aggarwal A, Nunn T, Cooper AP. What matters to children with lower limb deformities: an international qualitative study guiding the development of a new patient-reported outcome measure. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2021; 5:30. [PMID: 33792793 PMCID: PMC8017030 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-021-00299-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lower limb deformities include conditions such as leg length discrepancy, lower limb deficiency and associated angular and rotational deformities of the hips, knees, ankles and feet. Children with lower limb deformities often have physical limitations due to gait irregularities and pain. The differences in the appearance and function of their lower limbs can discourage participation in social, recreational and leisure activities, which may result in behavioural, emotional, psychological and social adjustment problems. The health-related quality of life (HRQL) of these children is often impacted due to the factors discussed above, as well as by the complex surgical procedures. Surgical treatment options for limb deformities in children vary from limb lengthening and reconstruction to amputation. The lack of evidence demonstrating superiority of either treatment options and their effect on HRQL limits the ability of healthcare providers to counsel families on the best evidence-based treatment option for them. This manuscript describes the international qualitative study which guided the development of a new patient-reported outcome measure (PROM). Individual semi-structured face-to-face interviews with children with lower limb deformities and their parents were conducted at five sites: Canada (2 sites), Ethiopia, India and the USA. RESULTS Seventy-nine interviews were conducted at five international sites. Five main themes emerged from the qualitative interviews and formed the basis of the conceptual framework. These themes were: 1) appearance, 2) physical health, 3) psychological health 4) school and 5) social health. CONCLUSIONS Lower limb deformities have a substantial impact on the HRQL of children. The concepts of interest identified in our study were similar across children from all countries. The conceptual framework guided the development of outcome scales specific to these patients. The information about the impact of various treatment options on the HRQL of children with lower limb deformities, collected using this new PROM, could be used to inform parents and children about outcomes (physical, social, psychological) associated with specific treatment options. This information could supplement other objective outcome information (e.g., complication rates, how the leg will look, etc.) to help families to come to a more informed decision on a child's course of treatment.
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- Harpreet Chhina
- Department of Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
- Department of Orthopaedics, BC Children's Hospital, 1D 18, Orthopaedics Research Office, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V4, Canada.
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Arthritis Research Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ohio State University, College of Medicine, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- CURE Ethiopia Children's Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, BC Children's Hospital, 1D 18, Orthopaedics Research Office, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V4, Canada
- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Limakatso K, Bedwell GJ, Madden VJ, Parker R. The prevalence and risk factors for phantom limb pain in people with amputations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0240431. [PMID: 33052924 PMCID: PMC7556495 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Phantom limb pain (PLP)—pain felt in the amputated limb–is often accompanied by significant suffering. Estimates of the burden of PLP have provided conflicting data. To obtain a robust estimate of the burden of PLP, we gathered and critically appraised the literature on the prevalence and risk factors associated with PLP in people with limb amputations. Methods Articles published between 1980 and July 2019 were identified through a systematic search of the following electronic databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, PsycINFO, PsycArticles, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Africa-Wide Information, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, SCOPUS, Web of Science and Academic Search Premier. Grey literature was searched on databases for preprints. Two reviewers independently conducted the screening of articles, data extraction and risk of bias assessment. The meta-analyses were conducted using the random effects model. A statistically significant level for the analyses was set at p<0.05. Results The pooling of all studies demonstrated a prevalence estimate of 64% [95% CI: 60.01–68.05] with high heterogeneity [I2 = 95.95% (95% CI: 95.10–96.60)]. The prevalence of PLP was significantly lower in developing countries compared to developed countries [53.98% vs 66.55%; p = 0.03]. Persistent pre-operative pain, proximal site of amputation, stump pain, lower limb amputation and phantom sensations were identified as risk factors for PLP. Conclusion This systematic review and meta-analysis estimates that six of every 10 people with an amputation report PLP–a high and important prevalence of PLP. Healthcare professionals ought to be aware of the high rates of PLP and implement strategies to reduce PLP by addressing known risk factors, specifically those identified by the current study.
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- Katleho Limakatso
- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Pain Management Unit, Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Pain Management Unit, Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Pain Management Unit, Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Pain Management Unit, Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Verheul FJMG, Verschuren O, Zwinkels M, Herwegh M, Michielsen A, de Haan M, van Wijk I. Effectiveness of a crossover prosthetic foot in active children with a congenital lower limb deficiency: an explorative study. Prosthet Orthot Int 2020; 44:305-313. [PMID: 32370612 DOI: 10.1177/0309364620912063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with lower limb prostheses cannot always keep up with their peers during active play. A pediatric crossover foot may be a promising prosthetic alternative for children engaging in high-intensity movements necessary for active play. OBJECTIVES To compare children's walking performance, running performance, experienced competence, and cosmesis using their prescribed prosthesis compared with the crossover foot. STUDY DESIGN Pretest-posttest study. METHODS Children with lower limb amputation or deficiency were recruited. Measurements were taken at baseline with the prescribed prosthesis and 6 weeks later with the crossover foot. Walking speed, energy cost of walking, anaerobic muscle power, stair climbing speed, ankle power, and cosmesis were evaluated. RESULTS Four children participated in the study. Two children had increased walking speed with the same energy cost, one child had decreased speed with increased energy cost, and one child had the same speed with decreased energy cost. Muscle power increased for three of the four children and ankle power increased for all children while using the crossover foot compared to the prescribed prosthesis. Two children reported knee pain or feeling excessive knee flexion when running with the crossover foot. One child reported negative feelings toward cosmesis of the crossover foot. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests crossover foot may benefit active children by improving walking and running performance, and decreasing energy cost. However, knee pain reports or negative feelings toward the atypical design suggest the crossover foot may not be ideal for every child. Further research is needed to determine which pediatric users would benefit from this type of prosthetic foot. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Children with lower limb deficiencies are active prosthetic users who often switch between low- and high-intensity movements in their daily activities. Therefore, they might benefit from a crossover prosthetic design. The preliminary findings of this study suggest the crossover foot (XF) may be a promising foot for active children.
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- Floor Jacoba Marie-Georgette Verheul
- Pediatric Department, De Hoogstraat Revalidatie, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.,De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.,De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.,De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Sports, De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.,De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Sports, De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Pediatric Department, De Hoogstraat Revalidatie, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.,De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Pediatric Department, De Hoogstraat Revalidatie, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Pediatric Department, De Hoogstraat Revalidatie, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.,De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science & Sports, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Prigent M, Brochard S, Thepaut M, Cornic T, Cariou M, Le Rouzic C, Le Moine P, Pons C, Houx L. Improvement in activities and participation in an adolescent following secondary foot amputation. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Mano H, Fujiwara S, Haga N. Body knowledge in children with congenital lower limb deficiency. Pediatr Int 2019; 61:158-165. [PMID: 30565809 DOI: 10.1111/ped.13757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND In order to effectively improve motor function, a sound understanding of one's body - for example, relative spatial position, relationships, names and functions of body parts - is essential. The aim of this study was to explore how children with congenital lower limb deficiency (LLD) perceive their bodies, particularly their legs. METHODS Six children with congenital LLD and 14 controls, aged 5-12 years, were recruited for this study. They drew self-portraits and answered questions about names of body parts. These body part-related questions consisted of a production test, in which an examiner pointed to body parts on each child and asked the child to name them, and a comprehension test, in which the examiner mentioned body parts and asked the child to point to them on their own body. RESULTS No differences were found between the self-portraits of children with LLD and those of the control children. In the verbal tests, children with LLD responded correctly at lower rates to questions on body trunk, upper limbs, arms, hands and feet than the control children. CONCLUSION Children with LLD have diminished lexical-semantic body knowledge of the upper limbs and feet compared with children without LLD.
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- Hiroshi Mano
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Eshraghi A, Safaeepour Z, Geil MD, Andrysek J. Walking and balance in children and adolescents with lower-limb amputation: A review of literature. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2018; 59:181-198. [PMID: 30268996 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2018] [Revised: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with lower limb loss face gait and balance limitations. Prosthetic rehabilitation is thus aimed at improving functional capacity and mobility throughout the developmental phases of the child amputee. This review of literature was conducted to determine the characteristics of prosthetic gait and balance among children and adolescents with lower-limb amputation or other limb loss. METHODS Both qualitative and quantitative studies were included in this review and data were organized by amputation etiology, age range and level of amputation. FINDINGS The findings indicated that the structural differences between children with lower-limb amputations and typically developing children lead to functional differences. Significant differences with respect to typically developing children were found in spatiotemporal, kinematic, and kinematic parameters and ground-reaction forces. Children with transtibial amputation place significantly larger load on their intact leg compared to the prosthetic leg during balance tasks. In more complex dynamic balance tests, they generally score lower than their typically developing peers. INTERPRETATION There is limited literature pertaining to improving physical therapy protocols, especially for different age groups, targeting gait and balance enhancements. Understanding gait and balance patterns of children with lower-limb amputation will benefit the design of prosthetic components and mobility rehabilitation protocols that improve long-term outcomes through adulthood.
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- Arezoo Eshraghi
- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Orthotics and prosthetics Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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An infant boy underwent hip disarticulation for infantile fibrosarcoma immediately after birth. His rehabilitation began when he was 4 mos old and involved training with his left (residual) leg. He could stand with support at 12 mos. His initial prosthesis fitting was performed at the age of 13 mos. He could stand and walk with support at 15 mos of age and could walk with no additional support and go up and down stairs at 2 yrs. A single-axis prosthetic knee joint was introduced at the age of 2 yrs 3 mos. His first gait using a hip prosthesis was successful, and his prosthesis was replaced at appropriate intervals with no major problems. The authors believe that the key to achieving a successful prosthetic gait in children is good communication among the medical team, which should comprise an orthopedic doctor, rehabilitation doctor, nurse, physical therapist, prosthetist/orthotist, and the patient's parents.
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Management of Terminal Osseous Overgrowth of the Humerus With Simple Resection and Osteocartilaginous Grafts. J Pediatr Orthop 2017; 37:e216-e221. [PMID: 27548585 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osseous overgrowth is a common complication in children after humeral transcortical amputation. Capping tibial overgrowth with the proximal fibula has been shown to be the most effective treatment. However, best treatment practices are not clear for the humerus. We compared patients treated surgically for humeral osseous overgrowth with simple resection or autologous osteocartilaginous graft to determine if this treatment were as effective in the humerus as it has been in the tibia. METHODS A retrospective review of humeral amputees from 1987 to 2011 at a pediatric hospital was performed. Patients with 2 years follow-up who underwent surgical treatment for established humeral overgrowth were included. Patients initially managed with simple resection were compared with those managed with autologous osteocartilaginous grafts. Descriptive statistics were calculated for demographic and outcome variables. T tests and χ tests were used to compare differences between groups. RESULTS Eighteen humeri in 16 patients met inclusion criteria. Mean age at surgery was 8.3 (2.6 to 13.6) years and mean follow-up was 6.3 (1.5 to 10.4) years. Thirteen humeri underwent simple resection, with recurrent overgrowth in 9, and revision surgery in 8 at a mean 2.6 years. Five humeri were primarily managed with autologous osteocartilaginous grafts. Two developed non-overgrowth-related complications at 1 and 42 months. Including revision procedures after simple resection, 10 humeri were managed with autologous osteocartilaginous grafts. Thirty percent (3/10) required revision surgery; however, there were no cases of recurrent overgrowth. χ comparison showed lower rates of complications (P=0.004) and reoperation (P=0.012) with capping as compared with simple resection. CONCLUSIONS Autologous osteocartilaginous capping of the humerus has a significantly lower rate of complications and reoperation compared with simple resection. However, the capping procedure has the potential for other complications related to difficulty with graft fixation. Surgeons should be aware that the outcomes are not as consistent as when the technique is applied to osseous overgrowth of the tibia and anticipate the possibilities of hardware prominence and difficulty with fixation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3-therapeutic-retrospective comparative.
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Sayed Ahmed B, Lamy M, Cameron D, Artero L, Ramdial S, Leineweber M, Andrysek J. Factors impacting participation in sports for children with limb absence: a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil 2017; 40:1393-1400. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1297496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Batoul Sayed Ahmed
- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Canada
- Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Ahmad J, Gupta AK, Sharma VP, Kumar D, Yadav G, Singh S. Traumatic amputations in children and adolescents: A demographic study from a tertiary care center in Northern India. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2016; 9:265-269. [PMID: 27935565 DOI: 10.3233/prm-160398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the demographic pattern, level, mechanism of traumatic amputation in children and adolescent age group and to compare findings with other studies. METHODS Patients aged less than 18 years with traumatic amputation attending Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India between July 2013 and January 2016 were enrolled and their demographic characteristics were analyzed. RESULTS Fifty-three patients were included aged less than 18 years when injured. Mean age of the population studied was 9.89 ± 4.13 with male to females ratio of 3:2. Majority (69.81%) of traumatic amputations involved lower limb. Most common level was unilateral transtibial (35.85%), followed by transfemoral (16.98%). In upper limb, most common type was transradial. RTA followed by train accidents was most common mechanism of traumatic amputation. 8 patients needed revision surgery. 52.8% patients of acquired amputations complained of phantom sensation and 37.74% phantom pain. CONCLUSIONS This study aims to visualize the current scenario and the data generated could be possibly helpful in planning policies and programs at institutional as well as at higher levels for prevention, treatment and distribution of resource to the young amputee population, to ensure their better health care and also opportunities in life.
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Johansen H, Dammann B, Øinæs Andersen L, Andresen IL. Children with congenital limb deficiency in Norway: issues related to school life and health-related quality of life. A cross-sectional study. Disabil Rehabil 2016; 38:1803-10. [PMID: 26763295 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2015.1107770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe clinical features, issues related to school life and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for children with congenital limb deficiency (CLD) and compare these children to Norwegian school children on HRQOL. METHOD Cross-sectional study. In 2010, a postal questionnaire, designed for this study and the Paediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), was sent to 154 eligible parents of children with CLD, aged 6-18 years and registered at TRS National Resource Centre for Rare Disorders in Norway. RESULTS Response rate 44% (n = 67), median age 11 years, 42% were girls. Of the total group, 46 had unilateral upper limb deficiency (UULD) and 21 had multiple/lower limb deficiency (MLD/LLD). The most common UULD was below-elbow deficiency, of these, 65% used grip-improving devices, and 35% used prostheses. Children with UULD-reported PedsQL score similar to Norwegian schoolchildren (NSC). The MLD/LLD group was heterogeneous; most had below-elbow/knee deficiency. In this group, PedsQL scores were reduced for physical and social functioning compared with NSC. Compared with children with UULD, more children with MLD/LLD were restricted in participation because of pain and fewer participated in physical education with peers. CONCLUSIONS Most children with CLD participated with their peers and managed well in everyday life. Children with MLD/LLD seemed to have more challenges than children with UULD. Approximately one-third of all the children had assistive devices and/or practical assistance in school. Implications for Rehabilitation Most children with upper-limb deficiency (UULD) in Norway manage well in everyday life and have HRQOL equal to other Norwegian children. Many choose grip-improving devices instead of prostheses. Their preferences should be respected and taken into account as the need for new assistive devices arise. For children with pronounced disabilities, access to, and use of, assistive devices, adaptions and practical assistance may be important for participation. Cooperation with the child and the parents is necessary to find useful measures. Physical education and practical subjects may provide special challenges, both for children and their teachers. Children themselves often find good solutions and the tasks should be planned ahead in cooperation with them.
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- Heidi Johansen
- a Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, TRS, National Resource Centre for Rare Disorders , Nesodden , Norway
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- a Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, TRS, National Resource Centre for Rare Disorders , Nesodden , Norway
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- a Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, TRS, National Resource Centre for Rare Disorders , Nesodden , Norway
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- a Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, TRS, National Resource Centre for Rare Disorders , Nesodden , Norway
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Fedorak GT, Watts HG, Cuomo AV, Ballesteros JP, Grant HJ, Bowen RE, Scaduto AA. Osteocartilaginous transfer of the proximal part of the fibula for osseous overgrowth in children with congenital or acquired tibial amputation: surgical technique and results. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2015; 97:574-81. [PMID: 25834082 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.n.00833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osseous overgrowth is a common problem in children after tibial transcortical amputation. We present the results of forty-seven children (fifty tibiae) treated for tibial osseous overgrowth with an autologous osteocartilaginous cap from the proximal part of the ipsilateral fibula. METHODS We reviewed the records of all patients who underwent amputation at a single pediatric hospital from 1990 to 2011. All patients who had been followed for a minimum of two years after undergoing osteocartilaginous capping with the proximal part of the ipsilateral fibula to treat established tibial overgrowth were included. Patients with acquired and congenital amputations were compared. RESULTS Fifty tibiae in forty-seven patients met our inclusion criteria. There were thirty-one acquired and nineteen congenital amputations. The mean age at surgery was 7.6 years (range, 2.1 to 15.6 years), and the mean duration of follow-up was 7.2 years (range, 2.2 to 15.4 years). Five tibiae (10%) in four patients had recurrence of the overgrowth at a mean of 5.4 years (range, 2.8 to 7.6 years) after the osteocartilaginous transfer. There was no significant difference in the results between children with an acquired amputation and those with a congenital amputation. CONCLUSIONS At a mean of 7.2 years after autologous osteocartilaginous capping with the proximal part of the fibula, 90% of the limbs had not had recurrent overgrowth. This is a safe and effective treatment of long-bone overgrowth following either congenital or acquired amputation in children.
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- Graham T Fedorak
- Shriners Hospitals for Children Honolulu, 1310 Punahou Street, Honolulu, HI 96826. E-mail address:
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children, Los Angeles, 3160 Geneva Street, Los Angeles, CA 90020
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of North Carolina, UNC School of Medicine, 3147 Bioinformatics Building, 130 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7055
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- Human Mobility Research Centre, Queen's University, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7, Canada
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- Orthopaedic Institute for Children, 403 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007
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- Orthopaedic Institute for Children, 403 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007
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Radiographic parameters improve lower extremity prosthetic alignment. J Child Orthop 2013; 7:543-50. [PMID: 24432119 PMCID: PMC3886358 DOI: 10.1007/s11832-013-0530-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2013] [Accepted: 09/03/2013] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The goal of prosthetic fitting is to provide comfort and functionality to the patient. It is thought that incorporating the use of standing anterior-posterior long leg radiographs (LLR) into the fitting of lower extremity prostheses will provide an objective guide when making adjustments, and be a better assessment of alignment. This study compares prosthetic alignment before and after radiography-guided adjustments. METHOD This retrospective study was performed at a multidisciplinary amputee clinic on patients with congenital and/or acquired limb deficiencies. Their prosthetic alignment was evaluated by LLR and adjusted as needed. Satisfactory alignment was defined as a mechanical axis angular deviation of ≤1° and a leg length discrepancy of ≤10 mm. RESULTS A total of 45 unique prostheses from 24 subjects (10 female and 14 male) were included. Post-adjustment radiographs were obtained from 29 prostheses. After the initial prosthetic fitting, the probability of a satisfactory fit was 20.0 % (95 % CI 10.9-34.9 %). Following the baseline adjustment, the probability of a satisfactory fit improved to 53.3 % (95 % CI 37.5-70.9 %). After adjustment number 4, the probability of a satisfactory fit further improved to 76.7 % (95 % CI 41.9-98.0 %). There were also significant improvements in distal offset distance (p = 0.0040) and leg length discrepancy (p = 0.0206). The distal offset distance decreased by an average of 10.7 mm (95 % CI 3.6-17.8), and leg length discrepancy decreased by an average of 3.0 mm (95 % CI 00.48-5.5). CONCLUSIONS The addition of LLRs to existing fitting methods significantly improves prosthetic alignment and length.
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Andrysek J, Klejman S, Steinnagel B, Torres-Moreno R, Zabjek KF, Salbach NM, Moody K. Preliminary Evaluation of a Commercially Available Videogame System as an Adjunct Therapeutic Intervention for Improving Balance Among Children and Adolescents With Lower Limb Amputations. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2012; 93:358-66. [PMID: 22289250 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2011] [Revised: 08/17/2011] [Accepted: 08/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Jan Andrysek
- Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Incarnation and animation: physical versus representational deficits of body integrity. Exp Brain Res 2009; 204:315-26. [DOI: 10.1007/s00221-009-2043-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2009] [Accepted: 10/02/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Meulenbelt HEJ, Dijkstra PU, Jonkman MF, Geertzen JHB. Skin problems in lower limb amputees: A systematic review. Disabil Rehabil 2009; 28:603-8. [PMID: 16690571 DOI: 10.1080/09638280500277032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Skin problems of the stump in lower limb amputees are relative common in daily rehabilitation practice, possibly impeding prosthetic use. This impediment may have great impact in daily life. Our objective was to review literature systematically concerning incidence and prevalence of skin disorders of the stump in lower limb amputees. METHOD A literature search was performed in several medical databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, RECAL) using database specific search strategies. Reference lists in the identified publications were used as threads for retrieving more publications missed in the searches. Only clinical studies and patient surveys were eligible for further assessment. RESULTS 545 publications were initially found. After selection, 28 publications were assessed for research methodology. Only one publication fulfilled the selection criteria. The prevalence of skin problems in a series of 45 lower leg amputees of 65 years and older was 16%. CONCLUSIONS Prevalence and incidence of skin problems of the stump in lower limb amputees are mainly unknown.
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- Henk E J Meulenbelt
- Center for Rehabilitation, Northern Center for Health Care Research, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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The aim of this study is to determine the demographic data for amputations in children in relation of age, sex, level and cause of amputation. Data were collected from the records of amputees who attended the prosthetic clinic at the Royal Rehabilitation Center, King Hussein Medical Centre, Jordan, between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 2005. Demographic data (age, sex, level and cause of amputation) were analyzed. Some 120 children with different levels of amputation were included with mean age of 6.2 years. There were 64 (53.3%) males and 56 (46.7%) females. Male to female ratio was 1.15:1. The dominant level of amputation was trans-radial in 10 patients (15.62%) in the upper limb and trans-tibial in 18 patients (28.12%) in the lower limb. The dominant cause of amputation was congenital deficiency in 56 patients (46.67%) followed by trauma in 48 (40%). The results of this study presented greater similarities to others in the literature, congenital limb deficiency being the dominant cause of amputation in children. This study helps in planning the needs for materials and budgets for the treatment of amputee children in Jordan.
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- Abdel Fattah Al-Worikat
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department, Royal Rehabilitation Centre, King Hussein MedicalCentre, Amman, Jordan.
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Gazarian A, Abrahamyan DO. Allogreffe de main chez le nouveau-né agénésique: étude de faisabilité. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2007; 52:451-8. [PMID: 17688993 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2007.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2007] [Accepted: 05/22/2007] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Would a newborn with a single hand benefit from hand allograft? Transantebrachial aplasia is the chosen clinical form of agenesia in our interrogation. The feasibility study presents several aspects: 1) ethical and psychological aspects. Is this a desired surgery for agenesic population? Which are the functional, psychological and social situations of agenesic patient? Is the hand transplantation in newborn ethically acceptable? What is the parents' attitude toward agenesia? Can we envisage organ donation in neonatal period? 2) immunological aspects. The non-vital character of this condition and its' good functional tolerance cannot make accepting the risk of adverse effects of hand allotransplantation. Hence, one may consider this surgery only without immunosuppression. Can the peculiarities of the neonate "immature" immune system represent an opportunity of easier tolerance obtaining, avoiding immunosuppression? 3) anatomical and technical aspects. The proximal tissues at the level of amputation are all hypoplastic in agenesic patients. Can we efficaciously suture those structures with donor eutrophic tissues? 4) cognitive aspects. Is a neonate born with only one hand is able to use two? A feasibility study on such a subject needs to take into account all these aspects. This research is useful because, even if hand allograft in agenesic newborn will never be done, the provided information will allow to progress in the vaster domain of composite tissue allotransplantation in perinatology.
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- A Gazarian
- Chirurgie de la main et du membre supérieur, clinique du Parc, hôpital Debrousse, pavillons Tbis (orthopédie pédiatrique) et V (transplantation), hôpital Edouard-Herriot, 86, boulevard des Belges, 69006 Lyon, France.
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Andrysek J, Naumann S, Cleghorn WL. Design and quantitative evaluation of a stance-phase controlled prosthetic knee joint for children. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 2006; 13:437-43. [PMID: 16425824 DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2005.856071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The aims of this study were to demonstrate a theoretical basis for the design of a stance-phase controlled paediatric prosthetic knee joint, clinically test prototypes of the knee, and use a questionnaire to evaluate its efficacy. Biomechanical models were used to analyze the stance-phase control characteristics of the proposed knee, and those of three other commonly prescribed paediatric knee joint mechanisms, which were also the conventional knee joints used by the six participants of this study (mean age 10.8 years). A questionnaire pertaining to stance-phase control was designed and administered twice to each child; once for the evaluation of the prototype knee joint and once for the conventional knee joint. Stance-phase modeling results indicated decreased zones of instability for the new knee as compared to other paediatric knee joints. Questionnaire results revealed a decrease in the frequency of falls with the prototype compared to other knees, especially in highly active children. The children also reported worrying less about the knee collapsing during walking. No differences were evident for stance-phase stability during running, walking on uneven terrain, ambulating up and down stairs and inclines, fatigue, and types of activities performed.
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- Jan Andrysek
- Research Institute, Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Funk M, Shiffrar M, Brugger P. Hand movement observation by individuals born without hands: phantom limb experience constrains visual limb perception. Exp Brain Res 2005; 164:341-6. [PMID: 15818499 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-005-2255-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2004] [Accepted: 12/04/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Increasing evidence suggests that the visual analysis of other people's actions depends upon the observer's own body representation or schema. This raises the question of how differences in observers' body structure and schema impact their perception of human movement. We investigated the visual experiences of two persons born without arms, one with and the other without phantom sensations. These participants, plus six normally-limbed control observers, viewed depictions of upper limb movement under conditions of apparent motion. Consistent with previous results (Shiffrar M, Freyd JJ (1990) Psychol Sci 1:257), normally-limbed observers perceived rate-dependent paths of apparent human movement. Specifically, biologically impossible motion trajectories were reported at rapid display rates while biologically possible trajectories were reported at slow display rates. The aplasic individual with phantom experiences showed the same perceptual pattern as control participants, while the aplasic individual without phantom sensations did not. These preliminary results suggest that phantom experiences may constrain the visual analysis of the human body. These results further suggest that it may be time to move beyond the question of whether aplasic phantoms exist and instead focus on the question of why some people with limb aplasia experience phantom sensations while others do not. In this light, the current results suggest that somesthetic representations are not sufficient to define body schema. Instead, neural systems matching action observation, action execution and motor imagery likely contribute to the definition of body schema in profound ways. Additional research with aplasic individuals, having and lacking phantom sensations, is needed to resolve this issue.
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- Marion Funk
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital Zürich, 8091, Zürich, Switzerland
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Andrysek J, Naumann S, Cleghorn WL. Design characteristics of pediatric prosthetic knees. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 2005; 12:369-78. [PMID: 15614992 DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2004.838444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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We examined whether pediatric prosthetic single-axis knees can theoretically provide the beneficial functional characteristics of polycentric knees and the design considerations needed to realize this. Five children and their parents provided subjective opinions of the relative importance of functional requirements (FRs) for the knee. FRs related to comfort, fatigue, stability, and falling were found to be of high importance, while sitting appearance and adequate knee flexion were of lower importance. Relationships were drawn between these FRs and deductions were made regarding the importance of associated design parameters. Stance-phase control was rated to be of greatest importance followed by toe clearance. Models were developed for five knees including four- and six-bar knees, corresponding to two commercially available components, and for three configurations of a single-axis knee. Stance-phase control, specifically stability after heel-strike and swing-phase initiation at push-off, and toe clearance were simulated. The results suggest that a single-axis knee design incorporating stance-phase control will mutually satisfy the identified set of highly and moderately important FRs.
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- Jan Andrysek
- Bloorview MacMillan Children's Centre, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8, Canada.
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Fernández A, Revilla C, Su IT, García M. Social integration of juvenile amputees: comparison with a general population. Prosthet Orthot Int 2003; 27:11-6. [PMID: 12812323 DOI: 10.3109/03093640309167972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The objective was to assess the social integration of juvenile amputees according to marital status, schooling and occupation, and to compare it with the population of Asturias, Spain. A retrospective study was carried out of the juvenile amputees registered from 1976 to 1999 at the Prosthetics Unit of the Asturias Central Hospital (n=281 amputees). The proportion of single women amongst the amputees was greater than in the population of Asturias (p<0.05). Amongst the male amputees, relative to the general population, there was a larger proportion of the group with primary studies (p<0.001) and a smaller proportion with secondary studies (p<0.001). At the higher level (university) there were no differences, either in men or in women. As regards occupation, amongst the amputees a larger number was found who were retired or unemployed (p<0.05 and p<0.001). In conclusion, juvenile amputees do not show differences compared to the general population with regard to their attendance at a higher or university level of education. However, if their social integration is considered through occupation, male amputees show a greater proportion of unemployment, which is a clear reflection of their handicap.
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- A Fernández
- Unidad de Prótesis, Servicio de Rehabilitación, Hospital Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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Makhoul IR, Goldstein I, Smolkin T, Avrahami R, Sujov P. Congenital limb deficiencies in newborn infants: prevalence, characteristics and prenatal diagnosis. Prenat Diagn 2003; 23:198-200. [PMID: 12627419 DOI: 10.1002/pd.550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Congenital limb deficiency (CLD) occurs in 0.54 to 0.59/1000 live-born infants and varies according to its anatomic location, type and cause. Our aim was to present a fetus with a prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis of CLD (transverse reduction deficiency of the left upper limb), and to determine the prevalence and clinical characteristics of CLD at a tertiary medical centre in Israel. Among 78 500 live-born infants, there were 24 cases of CLD (0.31/1000): 45.8% of the CLD cases with affected upper limbs, 45.8% with affected lower limbs, and 8.4% with both limbs affected; 88.4% of the limb deficiencies were longitudinal and 11.6% were transverse; and, 33.3% (8/24) of the affected newborn infants had additional congenital anomalies. We conclude that CLD is not an infrequent finding in live-born infants. Comprehensive ultrasonography of the fetus allows early prenatal diagnosis of CLD and provides the parents with important information and helps them in their decision regarding the fate of the pregnancy.
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- I R Makhoul
- Department of Neonatology, Rambam Medical Center, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 31096, Israel
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Desmond D, MacLachlan M. Psychological issues in prosthetic and orthotic practice: a 25 year review of psychology in Prosthetics and Orthotics International. Prosthet Orthot Int 2002; 26:182-8. [PMID: 12562064 DOI: 10.1080/03093640208726646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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In the inaugural edition of Prosthetics and Orthotics International, Fishman identified the psychological sciences as one of six indispensable areas of skill and knowledge in professional prosthetic-orthotic practice. Given the journal's significant role in reporting and developing pertinent research and practice, this review assesses the profile of psychology in prosthetic and orthotic research, as evidenced by the content of Prosthetics and Orthotics International since its inception. A MEDLINE search of the journal's abstracts over a twenty-five year period was conducted using the search terms: 'psychology', 'psychosocial', 'quality of life', 'developmental' and 'coping'. Results of this search are summarised under the following headings: (a) body image; (b) coping and adjustment; (c) developmental issues; (d) psychosocial well-being; (e) quality of life; and (f) psychological factors leading to amputation. On the basis of this review, the authors conclude by highlighting a number of key areas where the psychological aspects of prosthetics and orthotics warrant further investigation and dissemination.
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- D Desmond
- Trinity Psychoprosthetics Group, Department of Psychology, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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