In dysvascular unilateral lower limb amputees does hopping increase the risk of further vascular disease in the remaining leg.
- Report By: Andrew Oldham and Laura Goldie - Physiotherapist
- Search checked by Laura Goldie - Physiotherapist
- Institution: MRI
- Date Submitted: 8th October 2012
- Last Modified: 8th October 2012
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Three Part Question
In [dysvascular lower limb amputees] does [hopping] increase the risk of [further vascular disease in the remaining leg].Clinical Scenario
There are 65-80 lower limb amputations in our trust annually. It is considered good practice that amputees remain in a wheelchair until fitted with prosthesis. However, this practice has little evidence base.A wheelchair poses problems for accessing all areas of property. May be easier if patient could hop a few steps. Recurring patient question from unilateral amputees; can I have crutches or a zimmer frame and hop around my home?
Search Strategy
AHMED, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, psychINFO, Cochrane.All via the National Library for Health databases, all dates available
1) Amput*
2) lower limb loss
3) dysvascular
4) hopping
5) hop
6) vascular disease
7) peripheral vascular disease
8) diabetes
9) ulcer*
10) blood circulation
11) 1 OR 2 OR 3
12) 4 OR 5
13) 6 OR 7 OR 8 OR 9 OR 10
14) 11 AND 12 AND 13