Clin Pain.  2023 Dec;22(2):146-151. 10.35827/cp.2023.22.2.146.

Prosthetic Gait Training in Individuals with Pathologic Conditions and Associated Pain on the Non-Amputated Side

• Park S
• Lee SJ
• Shin JC

• KMID: 2550419
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.35827/cp.2023.22.2.146

Abstract

Leg amputation causes serious complications in walking and ultimately leads to functional impairment. Usually, the non-amputated side is considered as the dominant leg during prosthetic gait training. However, if the non-amputated side is affected by pathological conditions and has associated pain, it is necessary to determine whether it can be considered as the dominant leg. This case series presents four individuals who underwent leg amputations who also had pathologic conditions and pain in the non-amputated legs. A functional goal was established for each patient and individualized step-by step prosthetic gait training strategies were applied. Consequently, we found out that functional outcomes could be achieved even in cases with accompanying complications, such as fractures, nerve injuries, or pain, in the non-amputated leg.

Keyword

Amputation; Rehabilitation; Prosthesis