Evaluation of Individuals with Partial or Finger Amputation After Silicone Prosthesis Use

EVALUATION of QUALITY of LIFE, PSYCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATION, and FUNCTIONALITY in SILICONE PROSTHESIS USERS

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the psychosocial adaptation, functional capacity, and quality of life of individuals who underwent partial hand or foot amputations after using silicone hand and foot prostheses.

Materials and Methods: The study included 32 patients. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants were recorded. Participants were divided into two groups as silicone hand or foot prosthesis users. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to assess pain levels before and after prosthesis use, the Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales (TAPES) were applied to evaluate functional capacity, and the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) was used to assess quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hand and foot amputation.
• Aged between 18 and 60 years
• Active employee
• Able to walk, co-operate, move actively with hands
• Who have been using prosthesis for at least 1 year and have good stump-socket compatibility,
• Literate individuals were determined on a voluntary basis.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multiple amputations
• Severe neurological or traumatic findings
• Individuals with severe deformity or posture disorder that may lead to loss of gait, balance or function.
• With limitation of movement in the upper extremities