International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Katherine N. Nanos

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• Research Article
  Determining K-levels Following Transtibial Amputation
  Author(s): Karen L. Andrews, Katherine N. Nanos and Tanya L. HoskinKaren L. Andrews, Katherine N. Nanos and Tanya L. Hoskin
  
  Objectives: This is a prospective feasibility study of nine subjects recruited 1-3 days following transtibial amputation, from October 2013 to October 2014. The investigators assessed the accuracy of the K-level provided by an experienced clinician 6 weeks following amputation, by comparing it to an Amputee Mobility Predictor (AMP) determined K-level at 6 weeks following amputation and the subjects’ actual K-level 6 months post-operatively. Methods: This study obtained an AMPnoPRO and Short Form-36 (SF-36) prior to prosthetic fitting on a series of consecutive patients who underwent transtibial level amputation. The main outcome measures were clinician-predicted K-levels, AMPnoPRO scores, SF-36 results 6 weeks post-amputation, and actual K-level function at 6 months post-amputation. Results: In 7 of 9 cases, .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000398

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