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Skin problems of amputees using upper limb prosthesis

Author(s)
Saba Afzal Department of Orthopedics Surgery and Traumatology, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Maryam Altaf Department of Orthopedics Surgery and Traumatology, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Natasha Fatima Department of Orthopedics Surgery and Traumatology, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Bazal Bukhari Department of Orthopedics Surgery and Traumatology, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Maham Nasir Department of Orthopedics Surgery and Traumatology, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Sadia Khan Department of Orthopedics Surgery and Traumatology, The University of Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate burden of skin problem in prosthetic users. Methodology: In this observational or cross-sectional surveywas performed at Department of Orthopedics Surgery and Traumatology, Myo Hospital, Lahore from March to September 2020. Data were collected by using Self-made questionnaire from already diagnosed upper limb prosthetic users. Cronbach's Alpha value was 0.63. Results: Out of 66 patients, 44 (66.7%) had skin problems. Most predominant skin problems was irritation seen in 21 (31.82%) patients. Others were ulcers, inclusion cysts, blisters and other than these problems seen in 3 (4.55%), 5 (7.58%), 6 (9.09%) and 9 (13.64%) patients, respectively. Conclusion: Skin problems are most frequent complications for upper limb prosthetic users that create hindrance in activity.
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Page(s) 53-55
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Published Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 47, Issue: 1, Year: 2022

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Keywords
Amputees, upper limb prosthesis, skin problems.
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