Analysis of Prosthesis Fitting and Rehabilitation Training for Patients with Bilateral Above-Knee Amputation

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmhs.202605235

Author(s)

Gong Tao, Li Man, Zhang Yuanyang

Affiliation(s)

Taihe Hospital, Shiyan, Hubei, China

Abstract

Objective: To observe the efficacy of prosthesis fitting combined with rehabilitation training in patients with bilateral above-knee amputation. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 16 patients with bilateral above-knee amputation admitted to our hospital from January 2024 to September 2025. All patients received postoperative prosthesis fitting and rehabilitation training. The patients' mobility and quality of life during rehabilitation were observed and recorded. Results: The mobility of all patients improved gradually during rehabilitation. The scores after rehabilitation training were significantly higher than those before training (P<0.05). The quality of life scores of patients also increased continuously throughout rehabilitation, with post-training scores notably superior to pre-training scores (P<0.05). Conclusion: Prosthesis fitting paired with systematic rehabilitation training for patients with bilateral above-knee amputation can effectively enhance patients' daily mobility and improve their quality of life during recovery.

Keywords

Bilateral; Above-Knee; Amputation; Prosthesis Fitting; Rehabilitation Training

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