Although almost all persons living with trauma-related amputations use prosthetic devices, the majority are not satisfied with prosthetic comfort. Phantom pain and residual limb skin problems are also common afflictions in this population.

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Dillingham et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d91c3e16f0d2beeba3c085 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1097/00002060-200108000-00003

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1Therapeutic and Economic Impact of a Modern Amputation Program1979 · 65 citations
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5Prosthetic Usage Following Major Lower Extremity Amputation1989 · 116 citations

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

1Therapeutic and Economic Impact of a Modern Amputation Program1979 · 65 citations
2Rehabilitation after amputation for vascular disease1992 · 61 citations
3Return to Work following Limb Injuries1985 · 28 citations
4Osteochondral hemiarthroplasty1985 · 7 citations
5Prosthetic Usage Following Major Lower Extremity Amputation1989 · 116 citations

Use and Satisfaction with Prosthetic Devices Among Persons with Trauma-Related Amputations | Synapse