Effects of microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees on self-reported mobility, quality of life, and psychological states in patients with transfemoral amputations

Sen E. I., Aydin T., Bugdayci D., Kesiktas F. N.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.54, no.5, pp.502-506, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 54 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/j.aott.2020.19269
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.502-506
  • Keywords: Amputees, Microprocessor-controlled knee, Prosthesis, Mobility, Quality of life, Body image, LOWER-LIMB AMPUTATION, ENERGY-EXPENDITURE, BODY-IMAGE, C-LEG, WALKING, RELIABILITY, PEOPLE, RESPONSIVENESS, INDIVIDUALS, PERFORMANCE
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effects of the microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee (MPK) joint on self-mobility, body perceptions, depression, and quality of life in patients with unilateral transfemoral amputations (TFAs).