Clinical Description Of Patients With Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation

Abstract

Introduction: Correct physiotherapeutic evaluation allows directing ideal intervention for the patient with transfemoral amputation. Objective: To clinically describe patients with unilateral transfemoral amputation in the city of Pasto, Nariño, Colombia. Methods: A cross-sectional study of multiple cases is carried out. A sample of 13 patients was selected. They were in the database of the Departmental Institute of Health of Nariño, with unilateral transfemoral amputation, they had underwent a sociodemographic and clinical characterization, as well as a physiotherapeutic evaluation. Frequency values and percentages were obtained. The analysis of the collected data was carried out using the SPSS software, version 24. The results of the physiotherapeutic evaluation were disclosed in a descriptive manner. Results: The mean age of the patients was 46 years, the male gender predominated (77%), and the traumatic etiology (69.23%). Phantom limb sensation and pain occurred in 69.23% and 53.84% of the patients, respectively. A marked decrease in muscle strength was found in the pelvitrochanteric, gluteus medius, minimus, and tensor fascia lata muscles. The range of motion was decreased for movements of internal rotation with a mean of 27.8°/45°, external rotation with a mean of 29.8°/45°, and hip adduction with a mean of 31.2°/ 45°. Conclusions: The main clinical characteristics and physiotherapeutic evaluation results of patients with unilateral transfemoral amputation are the presence of phantom limb sensation and pain, decreased strength, range of motion, and the presence of dorsal and/or lumbar scoliosis. An adequate physiotherapeutic evaluation process provides information on the individual needs of each patient in terms of rehabilitation, in order to subsequently execute an ideal treatment. © 2022, Editorial Ciencias Medicas. All rights reserved.