Abstract
Eighty lower-extremity amputation patients were randomly divided into two groups: one that ambulated (A) early (48 to 72 hours) and one that did not (NA). Group A patients used an immediate, post-operative, pneumatic splinting device. The two groups were compared as to the incidence of wound and constitutional post-operative complications, with the A group showing significantly fewer. As in previous studies, the A group continued toward quicker and more successful rehabilitation.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Amputation, Surgical* / rehabilitation
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Arrhythmias, Cardiac / epidemiology
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Cellulitis / epidemiology
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Diabetes Complications
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Female
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Heart Failure / epidemiology
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Humans
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Leg / surgery*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Myocardial Infarction / epidemiology
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Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
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Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
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Pulmonary Atelectasis / epidemiology
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Thrombophlebitis / epidemiology
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Urinary Tract Infections / epidemiology