To analyse sensibility of the stump in adults with an acquired upper extremity amputation and compare the sensibility with the corresponding part of the contralateral arm and the contralateral fingers. Sensibility of the non-affected arm and fingers…
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Brief title
Condition
- Bone and joint injuries
- Bone and joint therapeutic procedures
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Touch pressure, measured by Semmes Weinstein monofilamenten.
Secondary outcome
Stereognosis (Shape/texture identification test, STI-test) and kinaesthesia.
Functioning with or without a prosthesis is analysed with the Orthotics and
Prosthetics Users* Survey (OPUS).
Background summary
Rejection of upper extremity prostheses and subsequent non-use is observed in
approximately 1 of every 5 individuals with upper extremity amputation. A
reason for not using a prosthesis after an upper extremity amputation might be
the lack of tactile feedback. Little is known about stump sensibility. Cortical
reorganization in the brain might change the sensibility in the stump. Until
now, it is unknown whether sensibility changes after amputation. Furthermore
the relation between sensibility and functionality is unknown.
Study objective
To analyse sensibility of the stump in adults with an acquired upper extremity
amputation and compare the sensibility with the corresponding part of the
contralateral arm and the contralateral fingers. Sensibility of the
non-affected arm and fingers of the patients will be compared to the
sensibility of de corresponding arm of the control subjects. If there is a
difference in sensibility, is there an association with prosthetic use and time
after amputation? Is there a relation between sensibility and functioning in
daily activities?
Study design
A cross-sectional study
Study burden and risks
No risks.
Hanzeplein 1
9700 RB, Groningen
NL
Hanzeplein 1
9700 RB, Groningen
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Patients:
* Unilateral acquired upper extremity amputation (an exarticulation of the wrist and more proximal amputation levels)
* At least 1 year after amputation
* Aged: 18 +;Control subjects:
* Healthy subjects
* Matched for age-, sex- and hand dominancy
Exclusion criteria
Patients and control subjects:
Medical history of diminished sensibility: Vascular disease, DM, Neurological disease with loss of sensibility (polyneuropathy, peripheral nerve damage)
CRPS
Bilateral amputation
Patients with insufficient understanding of the Dutch language
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL26772.042.09 |