title: Managing residual limb hyperhidrosis in wounded warriors.
abstract: Residual limb dermatologic problems are a common concern among young active traumatic amputee patients who strive to maintain an active lifestyle. Hyperhidrosis of residual limbs is a recognized inciting factor that often contributes to residual limb dermatoses and is driven by the design of the prosthetic liner covering the residual limb. Treatment of hyperhidrosis in this population presents a unique challenge. Several accepted treatments of hyperhidrosis can offer some relief but have been limited by lack of results or side-effect profiles. Microwave thermal ablation has presented an enticing potential for residual limb hyperhidrosis.
authors.affiliation: Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pace
authors.affiliation: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: Joshua
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kentosh
mesh_terms: D055011:Ablation Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic; D051520:Antiperspirants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006204:Hair Removal; D006801:Humans; D006945:Hyperhidrosis / Q000628:therapy*; D007478:Iontophoresis; D008872:Microwaves; D009498:Neurotoxins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014728:Veterans
chemical_list: D051520:Antiperspirants; D009498:Neurotoxins; D001905:Botulinum Toxins