Evaluation of the quality of life in individuals with amputations in relation to the etiology of their amputation. A case-control study.

摘要: Objectives: Several studies indicate that limb amputations have a negative influence in the quality of life those individuals who underwent amputation surgery. The aims this study were to evaluate Mexican with compared control group, identify demographic and clinical differences related etiology amputation, determine if they are associated observed these patients. Methods: All participants recruited from Hospital "Dr Gustavo A. Rovirosa Perez". all was evaluated using SF-36. Results: Individuals vascular or trauma etiology, showed diminished health-related when group (p < .001). We due younger, mostly single, more upper shorter period since at current assessment comparison amputations. Conclusions: Although represents surgical procedure necessary preserve person, our results support it negatively impacts individuals. Regardless rehabilitation programs primarily focused on reintegrating their everyday life. However, may poor patients Therefore, early inclusion aim improve should be always taken into consideration.