Reported physical activity and quality of life in people with lower limb amputation using two types of prosthetic suspension systems.

Aslı UçkunFatma Gül YurdakulŞahide Eda AlmazKaan YavuzRezan Koçak UlucaköyFiliz SivasHatice Bodur

Published in: Prosthetics and orthotics international (2019)

A better understanding of the effects of different prosthetic suspension systems on physical activity and quality of life may help clinicians when prescribing prostheses, as well as setting appropriate prosthetic expectations. This study suggests that vacuum-assisted suspension systems and PIN/LOCK suspension systems provide equal benefit to users with regards to physical activity and quality of life.

Keyphrases

physical activity
lower limb
primary care
palliative care
emergency department
sleep quality
adverse drug
peripheral artery disease