Assessment of balance, balance confidence, gait, and quality of life measures in persons with above-knee amputation, comparing those fitted with an osseointegrated prosthesis to those with a conventional socket prosthesis: a feasibility study.

Curtin University0 个研究点目标入组 20 人开始时间: 2022年3月31日最近更新: 2022年4月4日

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•For inclusion in this study, participants must meet the criteria listed below:
•-Unilateral above-knee amputation
•-At least 12 months post amputation
•-Fitted with full-length prosthesis (either osseointegrated or socket)
•-Ability to stand independently
•-Ability to walk and step up one step with minimal assistance (with or without aid)
•-Meet essential selection criteria for osseointegration regardless of prosthesis type fitted:
•oOver 18yrs and Australian Permanent residency status
•oNo diabetic or vascular pathology
•oBody Weight < 100kg
•oAdequate bone maturity and density
•oCognitively, physically, and medically suitable for surgery

•Participants will be excluded from this study if they are unable to understand written or spoken English, or have a cognitive impairment that would impact on their ability to follow instructions. Participants with active infection, active vestibular disorder, historical stroke, or ongoing chemotherapy treatment will be excluded. Pregnant women will also be excluded to mitigate additional falls risk. Participants will be excluded if their weight exceeds 136kg or height exceeds 203cm due to limitations of the SMART EquiTest equipment.

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