Complications of bone-anchored prostheses for individuals with an extremity amputation: A systematic review

R Atallah, RA Leijendekkers, TJ Hoogeboom… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background This study aimed to provide an overview of device-related complications
occurring in individuals with an upper or lower extremity amputation treated with a screw …

Fall incidence and associated risk factors among people with a lower limb amputation during various stages of recovery–a systematic review

N Steinberg, A Gottlieb, I Siev-Ner… - Disability and …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: The objective of this study was to estimate fall incidence and describe associated
risk factors among people with a lower limb amputation (LLA) during various stages of …

Frequency and circumstances of falls reported by ambulatory unilateral lower limb prosthesis users: a secondary analysis

J Kim, MJ Major, B Hafner, A Sawers - PM&R, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background More than 50% of lower limb prosthesis (LLP) users report falling at least once
a year, placing them at high risk for adverse health outcomes such as decreased mobility …

Biofeedback systems for gait rehabilitation of individuals with lower-limb amputation: a systematic review

R Escamilla-Nunez, A Michelini, J Andrysek - Sensors, 2020 - mdpi.com
Individuals with lower-limb amputation often have gait deficits and diminished mobility
function. Biofeedback systems have the potential to improve gait rehabilitation outcomes …

Survey of transfemoral amputee experience and priorities for the user-centered design of powered robotic transfemoral prostheses

C Fanciullacci, Z McKinney, V Monaco… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2021 - Springer
Background Transfemoral amputees experience a complex host of physical, psychological,
and social challenges, compounded by the functional limitations of current transfemoral …

Improving postural stability among people with lower-limb amputations by tactile sensory substitution

L Chen, Y Feng, B Chen, Q Wang, K Wei - Journal of neuroengineering …, 2021 - Springer
Background For people with lower-limb amputations, wearing a prosthetic limb helps restore
their motor abilities for daily activities. However, the prosthesis's potential benefits are …

The effect of adding virtual reality training on traditional exercise program on balance and gait in unilateral, traumatic lower limb amputee

RL Abbas, D Cooreman, H Al Sultan… - Games for health …, 2021 - liebertpub.com
Objective: Lower limb amputation is common in war combat and armed conflict as well as in
traumatic settings and presents a challenge for health care providers. The incorporation of …

Factors associated with the likelihood of fall-related injury among people with lower limb loss

S Chihuri, CK Wong - Injury epidemiology, 2018 - Springer
Background People with lower limb loss that live in the community fall at a rate that exceeds
that of other vulnerable populations such as hospitalized elderly people. Past research in a …

FHIR-standardized data collection on the clinical rehabilitation pathway of trans-femoral amputation patients

VA Arcobelli, S Moscato, P Palumbo, A Marfoglia… - Scientific Data, 2024 - nature.com
Lower limb amputation is a medical intervention which causes motor disability and may
compromise quality of life. Several factors determine patients' health outcomes, including an …

Factors influencing physical activity among individuals with lower limb amputations: a qualitative study

LS Lee, SL Hitzig, A Mayo, M Devlin… - Disability and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers and facilitators to physical
activity from multiple stakeholder perspectives including individuals with LLA and health …