title: The elderly amputee.
abstract: The level of amputation is important in walking. Neurologic and cardiovascular deficits may limit the potential for ambulation. The remaining foot and joints must be protected. A variety of skin problems occur; diligent stump care prevents most of them. Phantom sensation is a normal phenomenon and usually resolves. Patients with pain in the extremity before amputation are predisposed to phantom pain.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D000674:Amputees / Q000523:psychology; D001186:Artificial Limbs / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008124:Locomotion; D010591:Phantom Limb / Q000628:therapy; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011379:Prognosis