Recognition of the need for evidence-based interventions to help to improve the
effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian responses has been increasing. However, little …

Background The development of bionic legs has seen substantial improvements in the past
years but people with lower-limb amputation still suffer from impairments in mobility (eg …

Aim To describe and explain how the concept of family functioning has been used in the
targeted sample of health literature on adult family members with illness. Background …

Osseointegration for Amputees: Current Implants, Techniques,... : JBJS Reviews Osseointegration
for Amputees: Current Implants, Techniques, and Future Directions : JBJS Reviews JBJS …

Care of veterans and service-members with major traumatic limb loss from combat theaters
is one of the highest priorities of the Department of Veteran Affairs. We achieved a 62 …

Orthopedic trauma is an unforeseen life-changing event. Serious injuries include multiple
fractures and amputation. Physical rehabilitation has traditionally focused on addressing …

Purpose Amputation is a life changing event that can significantly impact an individual's
physical and mental well-being. Our objective was to review literature exploring the impact …

BACKGROUND CONTEXT Lower extremity amputation (LEA) is associated with an elevated
risk for development and progression of secondary health conditions. Low back pain (LBP) …

Objectives The purpose of this study was to identify psychiatric symptoms by comparing
male patients with traumatic leg amputations (LAs) with healthy controls and to determine …

Combat trauma can lead to widespread tissue damage and limb loss. This may result in
chronic neuropathic and post amputation pain, including phantom limb pain (PLP) and …