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Rehabilitation outcomes after major lower limb amputation in the oldest old: a systematic review.

Courtney FrengopoulosKatherine FullerMichael W C PayneRicardo VianaSusan W Hunter
Published in: Prosthetics and orthotics international (2021)
The oldest old with major LLA can be successful in prosthetic rehabilitation. Age alone should not disqualify individuals from assessment or participation in an amputee rehabilitation program. More research is needed to better understand the rehabilitation outcomes in this population of people with LLA.
Keyphrases
  • lower limb
  • quality improvement
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • insulin resistance
  • weight loss
  • glycemic control