Sitting Balance in Lower Limb Amputees

Hacettepe University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Amputation; Traumatic Amputation of Lower Extremity

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05597696

GO 22-385

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study is to compare the sitting and standing postural stability of transfemoral individuals with healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics.

Full description

Postural stability is important for amputees to perform daily life activities and participate in social activities. The aim of this study is to compare the sitting and standing stability of transfemoral individuals with healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics. A force platform was used to measure the postural stability of individuals. The sitting limits of stability of the participants were recorded in cm. Amputees between the ages of 18-50, using their prosthesis for at least 6 months, and healthy individuals with similar demographic characteristics were included in the study. Congenital amputees, individuals with bilateral lower extremity amputations, and individuals with central or peripheral vestibular disorders were excluded. Our study will reveal the importance of sitting stability limits in the evaluation and treatment of amputees.

Enrollment: 20 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 50 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria for amputee:

• Unilateral transfemoral amputation
• Using their prosthesis for at least 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• congenital amputee
• Bilateral lower extremity amputation
• Central or peripheral vestibular disorders

Trial design

20 participants in 2 patient groups

1) Experimental Group: Transfemoral Amputee

Description:

Balance assessment in sitting

2) Control Group: Healthy Subjects

Description:

Balance assessment in sitting