title: Dutch evidence-based guidelines for amputation and prosthetics of the lower extremity: Rehabilitation process and prosthetics. Part 2.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  A structured, multidisciplinary approach in the rehabilitation process after amputation is needed that includes a greater focus on the involvement of both (para)medics and prosthetists. There is considerable variation in prosthetic prescription concerning the moment of initial prosthesis fitting and the use of replacement parts.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To produce an evidence-based guideline for the amputation and prosthetics of the lower extremities. This guideline provides recommendations in support of daily practice and is based on the results of scientific research and further discussions focussed on establishing good medical practice. Part 2 focuses on rehabilitation process and prosthetics.
  
  
  METHODS
  Systematic literature design.
  
  
  METHODS
  Literature search in five databases and quality assessment on the basis of evidence-based guideline development.
  
  
  RESULTS
  An evidence-based multidisciplinary guideline on amputation and prosthetics of the lower extremity.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The best care (in general) for patients undergoing amputation of a lower extremity is presented and discussed. This part of the guideline provides recommendations for treatment and reintegration of patients undergoing amputation of a lower extremity and can be used to provide patient information.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This guideline provides recommendations in support of daily practice and is based on the results of scientific research and further discussions focussed on establishing good medical practice.
authors: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands j.h.b.geertzen@umcg.nl.
authors: Jan
authors: J
authors: Geertzen
authors: KINOS, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
authors: Harmen
authors: H
authors: van der Linde
authors: CBO, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors: Kitty
authors: K
authors: Rosenbrand
authors: De Hoogstraat, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors: Marcel
authors: M
authors: Conradi
authors: Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapies, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors: Jos
authors: J
authors: Deckers
authors: Dutch Society for Surgery, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors: Jan
authors: J
authors: Koning
authors: University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
authors: Hans S
authors: HS
authors: Rietman
authors: Dutch Orthopedic Society, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors: Dick
authors: D
authors: van der Schaaf
authors: Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapies, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors: Rein
authors: R
authors: van der Ploeg
authors: Dutch Society of Anaesthesiology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors: Johannes
authors: J
authors: Schapendonk
authors: Netherlands Institute of Psychologists, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors: Ernst
authors: E
authors: Schrier
authors: Netherlands Association for Occupational and Industrial Medicine, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors: Rob Smit
authors: RS
authors: Duijzentkunst
authors: Dutch Association of Elderly Care Specialists, The Netherlands.
authors: Monica
authors: M
authors: Spruit-van Eijk
authors: Netherlands Institute of Psychologists, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors: Gerbrig
authors: G
authors: Versteegen
authors: Dutch Society for Surgery, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
authors: Harrie
authors: H
authors: Voesten
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity; D009426:Netherlands; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D018579:Patient Selection; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
keywords: Rehabilitation; prosthesis