Daily Activities, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Postural Control, Reaction Time, Upper Limb Amputation
Conditions
Keywords
Upper Limb Amputation, Postural Control, Neck Pain, low back pain, Daily Living Activities, reaction time
Brief summary
This observational study aims to examine the relationship between the percentage of limb loss and functional outcomes in individuals with unilateral upper limb amputation. Upper limb amputation can affect posture, balance control, pain levels, daily living activities, hand function, and reaction time. However, limited research has investigated how the amount of limb loss influences these outcomes. Participants between 18 and 65 years of age who use a myoelectric or bionic prosthesis will undergo a series of assessments. These assessments include measurements of postural control using a force platform, posture analysis, evaluation of neck and low back pain using a visual analog scale, daily living activities using a validated questionnaire, hand dexterity using the Box and Block Test, and reaction time using a visual stimulus device. The study does not involve any intervention or treatment. All evaluations will be performed during a single assessment session. The results of this study may help improve rehabilitation planning and provide better understanding of functional changes associated with different levels of limb loss in people with upper limb amputation.
Interventions
OTHERThis is an observational study. No interventional procedures are performed. All assessments are non-invasive measurements.
This is an observational study. No interventional procedures are performed. All assessments are non-invasive measurements.
Sponsors
Hacettepe University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Adults aged 18-65 years * Unilateral upper limb amputation * Use of a myoelectric or bionic prosthesis for at least 1 year * Current prosthesis use for a minimum of 3 months
Exclusion criteria
* Bilateral upper limb amputation * Additional amputation of another limb * Use of passive or cosmetic prosthesis * Presence of neurological or other significant orthopedic disorders unrelated to amputation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Daily living activity score | through study completion, an average of 1 year | In upper extremity amputees, daily living activities and occupational skills will be assessed using a questionnaire. (0-100 score, Survey on Activities of Daily Living and Occupations of Upper Extremity Amputees) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postural Sway and Limits of Stability | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Postural sway (cm) measured using a force BERTEC platform system. |
| Neck and Back Pain Intensity | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) on a 0-10 scale, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst possible pain. |
| Hand Dexterity | through study completion, an average of 1 year | easured using the Box and Block Test (number of blocks successfully transferred from one compartment to another in 60 seconds). |
| Reaction Time | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Measured using the BlazePod system (recorded in milliseconds and the number of correct responses in 30 seconds). |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTASLI BEBEK, MSc
Outcome results
None listed