Transtibial prosthetic users as a risk group for deep tissue injuries

Marisa Graser; Arjan Buis; Sarah Day

Abstract

The replacement of the lower leg with a transtibial prosthesis poses a high biomechanical challenge for the surrounding body structures: Loads that are usually distributed across the skeletal system are now transferred to the prosthesis via soft tissues. Since those tissue layers are not physiologically adapted to be weight-bearing structures, amputees might develop Deep Tissue Injuries (DTI). To gain a better understanding of the underlying processes and population-specific influences, we aimed to map out and analyse existing research on aetiology and risk factors for DTI in transtibial amputees, and highlight open questions.

Original language	English
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 24 Sept 2020
Event	EPUAP Virtual Meeting: 2020 - The most challenging of times: Focusing on contemporary issues in pressure ulcer prevention and management - Online Duration: 24 Sept 2020 → 24 Sept 2020

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Conference	EPUAP Virtual Meeting
Abbreviated title	EPUAP 2020
Period	24/09/20 → 24/09/20

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pressure ulcer
soft tissue deformation
transtibial amputee
Prosthetics
aetiology
risk factors

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Transtibial prosthetic users as a risk group for deep tissue injuries

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