Rehabilitation of hemiplegic amputees.
The authors report on results of rehabilitation of their 49 hemiplegic amputee cases. Most of the patients had vascular disease. A majority of them had also other conditions with negative effects on rehabilitation. 29 patients achieved walking, 14 used a wheelchair, three remained bedridden and another three died during the hospitalization. The influence of different factors on mobility has been studied. Below-knee amputation had significant effect on mobility, and the time interval between amputation and hemiplegia was also of importance. Other correlations need further studies and more experience.
Kullmann
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National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation, Budapest, Hungary.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000674:Amputees; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000379:methods*