Affiliations: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, King George's Medical University (U.P.), Lucknow, India
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Corresponding author: Javed Ahmad, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, King George's Medical University (U.P.), Lucknow, India. Tel.: +91 9455551948; E-mail:[email protected]
Abstract: PURPOSE: To determine the demographic pattern, level, mechanism of
traumatic amputation in children and adolescent age group and to compare
findings with other studies. METHODS: Patients aged less than 18 years with traumatic amputation
attending Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, King George's
Medical University, Lucknow, India between July 2013 and January 2016 were
enrolled and their demographic characteristics were analyzed. RESULTS: Fifty-three patients were included aged less than 18 years
when injured. Mean age of the population studied was 9.89 ± 4.13 with
male to females ratio of 3:2. Majority (69.81%) of traumatic amputations
involved lower limb. Most common level was unilateral transtibial
(35.85%), followed by transfemoral (16.98%). In upper limb, most
common type was transradial. RTA followed by train accidents was most common
mechanism of traumatic amputation. 8 patients needed revision surgery.
52.8% patients of acquired amputations complained of phantom sensation
and 37.74% phantom pain. CONCLUSIONS: This study aims to visualize the current scenario and
the data generated could be possibly helpful in planning policies and
programs at institutional as well as at higher levels for prevention,
treatment and distribution of resource to the young amputee population, to
ensure their better health care and also opportunities in life.
Keywords: Traumatic amputation, children and adolescent, demographic study
