Comparison of Different Types of Prosthetic Foot: Patient Perspective
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- the Previous Prosthetic Foot Experience of Patients With Amputation
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
- Enrollment
- 20
- Primary Endpoint
- Qestion 2
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The main purpose of this study is to determine the experiences of patients with different types of prostetic feet (carbon, hydraulic or microprocessor controlled).
Detailed Description
One of the main goals in the rehabilitation of amputees is to provide optimal and natural ambulation. For this purpose, suitable socket-suspension type, appropriate knee joint and foot should be prescribed. In the selection of feet, the age, occupation, characteristics of the geographical region, mental status and activity level should be considered. In addition, the previous prosthesis experience of the people should definitely be taken into account during prosthesis prescribing.The main purpose of this study is to determine the experiences of patients with different types of prostetic feet (carbon, hydraulic or microprocessor controlled).
Investigators
Yasin Demir
Associated Professor
Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Aged between 18-65 years
- •Lower limb amputation
- •Having used at least 2 different foot types (carbon, hydrolic, microprocessor-controlled)
Exclusion Criteria
- •Having used the single type of foot until now
- •Presence of neurological, cardiovascular, and pulmonary disease that may affect walking performance
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Qestion 2
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of one and a half months
Walking on uneven terrain
Qestion 1
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of one and a half months
Walking on the straight road