269Rigorous perioperative analgesia decreases phantom pain frequency and intensity after lower limb amputation. A prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial

2006 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 88-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
M KARANIKOLAS ◽  
D ARETHA ◽  
G MONANTERA ◽  
I TSOLAKIS ◽  
R SWARM ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Phantom Pain ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Perioperative Analgesia ◽  
Double Blind Clinical Trial ◽  
Pain Frequency

scholarly journals A Retrospective Trial Comparing the Effects of Different Anesthetic Techniques on Phantom Pain After Lower Limb Amputation

2011 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sevtap Hekimoglu Sahin ◽  
Alkin Colak ◽  
Cavidan Arar ◽  
Ebru Tutunculer ◽  
Necdet Sut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Phantom Pain ◽  
Anesthetic Techniques

Randomised trial of epidural bupivacaine and morphine in prevention of stump and phantom pain in lower-limb amputation

The Lancet ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 350 (9088) ◽  
pp. 1353-1357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lone Nikolajsen ◽  
Susanne Ilkjaer ◽  
Jørgen H Christensen ◽  
Karsten Krøner ◽  
Troels S Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Phantom Pain ◽  
Epidural Bupivacaine

How Common Are Chronic Residual Limb Pain, Phantom Pain, and Back Pain More Than 20 Years After Lower Limb Amputation for Malignant Tumors?

2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Döring ◽  
Carmen Trost ◽  
Christoph Hofer ◽  
Martin Salzer ◽  
Tryphon Kelaridis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Phantom Pain ◽  
Residual Limb ◽  
Limb Pain ◽  
Residual Limb Pain

Analysis of selected factors determining quality of life in patients after lower limb amputation- a review article

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Grzebień ◽  
Mariusz Chabowski ◽  
Maciej Malinowski ◽  
Izabella Uchmanowicz ◽  
Magdalena Milan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Occupational Activity ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
Phantom Pain ◽  
Comprehensive Health ◽  
The Impact

The amputation of the lower limb is a crippling procedure, which impairs both physical and mental aspect of the patient’s life and therefore, it is important to provide these patients with comprehensive health care. Patients and their families must change their lives and reorganize them, which is undoubtedly associated with a decrease in the quality of life. The aim of this study was to analyze various determinants of quality of life in patients after lower limb amputation and their impact on the physical, mental and social aspect of life. Based on the available literature, this paper discusses certain factors determining quality of life, including the presence of phantom pain and stump pain, the way patients move, independence in daily activity, occupational activity, and access to rehabilitation. Analysis of the impact of particular factors on quality of life in people after lower limb amputation may contribute to the improvement and introduction of new paradigms regarding care provided for amputees.

Predicting prosthetic use in elderly patients after major lower limb amputation

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Spruit- van Eijk ◽  
Harmen van der Linde ◽  
Bianca Buijck ◽  
Alexander Geurts ◽  
Sytse Zuidema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Geriatric Patients ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Skilled Nursing Facilities ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Phantom Pain ◽  
Nursing Facilities ◽  
Transtibial Amputation ◽  
Skilled Nursing

Background: The main determinants of prosthetic use known from literature apply to the younger patient with lower limb amputation. Studies aimed at identifying determinants of outcome of lower limb amputation in elderly patients with multimorbidity that rehabilitate in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are scarce. Objectives: To predict prosthetic use and physical mobility in geriatric patients admitted to SNFs for rehabilitation after lower limb amputation and the impact of multimorbidity. Study Design: Prospective design. Methods: Univariate and multivariate logistic and linear regression analyses were used to identify determinants that were independently related to prosthetic use and the timed-up-and-go test (TUG test). Results: Of 55 eligible patients, 38 had complete assessments on admission and at discharge. Fifty per cent was provided with a prosthesis. Multimorbidity was present in 53% of the patients. Being able to ambulate independently, and having a transtibial amputation (rather than a higher level of amputation), without phantom pain determined prosthetic use (R2=56%), while cognitive abilities, low amputation level, and pre-operative functional abilities were independently associated with the TUG test (R2=82%). Conclusions: Elderly patients referred to an SNF for prosthetic training have a high probability of using a prosthesis when having an independent ambulation after transtibial amputation, without phantom pain. These patients should be considered for prosthetic training. Clinical relevance This study gives more insight into the outcomes of geriatric patients with lower limb amputation after rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities. This is the first study that focuses on determinants of prosthetic use in these elderly patients, often with multimorbidity.

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