A qualitative study exploring individuals' experiences living with dysvascular lower limb amputation.

Our findings highlight the impacts of dysvascular LEA in peoples' lives. Future research is warranted to explore how community-based interventions and strategies can address the ongoing needs of individuals with dysvascular LEA.Implications for rehabilitationOur findings highlight the long-term impacts of dysvascular lower extremity amputations, which resulted in changes in mobility, social activities and roles, and psychological wellbeing.Participants identified issues in access to community services and resources, including rehabilitation.Mechanisms to identify people at risk for social isolation need to be developed and implemented in rehabilitation centers.Access to ongoing rehabilitation services in the community are needed to optimize mobility outcomes and address ongoing psychological needs.