Review of secondary physical conditions associated with lower-limb amputation and long-term prosthesis use.
@article{Gailey2008ReviewOS, title={Review of secondary physical conditions associated with lower-limb amputation and long-term prosthesis use.}, author={Robert S. Gailey and Kerry Allen and Julie Castles and Jennifer Kucharik and Mariah Roeder}, journal={Journal of rehabilitation research and development}, year={2008}, volume={45 1}, pages={ 15-29 } }
Musculoskeletal imbalances or pathologies often develop into secondary physical conditions or complications that may affect the mobility and quality of life of people with lower-limb amputation. Using one or more prostheses causes people with amputation to alter the biomechanics of their movement. For example, people with lower-limb amputation often favor and stress their intact lower limb more during everyday activities. This can lead to degenerative changes such as osteoarthritis of the knee…
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