Quality of Life and Functionality of Patients With Heel Reconstruction After Landmine Explosions

Wiley - Tập 5 Số 7 - Trang 591-595 - 2013
Levent Levent, Fatih Fatih, Selim Selim, Salim Kemal Salim Kemal, Sinan Sinan, Serdar Serdar

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BackgroundLandmine injuries cause extensive soft and bony tissue loss of the weight‐bearing areas, particularly the heel. Reconstruction of these injuries is challenging, and there are no studies that report long‐term functional results.ObjectiveTo determine the quality of life and long‐term functionality of patients who had heel reconstruction with free muscle flap after landmine injuries.DesignA case‐control study.ParticipantsNine male patients who had heel reconstruction with free muscle flap. Ten male volunteers without any gait disorder were included in the study as the control group.Methods and InterventionsFunctional ambulation scale, visual analog scale, energy expenditure index, 6‐minute walking test, 10‐m walking test, and Short Form 36 were performed to determine the quality of life and functionality of the participants.ResultsThere were no statistically significant differences between the 2 groups in terms of functional ambulation scale, energy expenditure index, 6‐minute walking test, and 10‐m walking test. Regarding Short Form 36 scores, all subgroup values were lower in the reconstruction group, whereas only those of general health, vitality, and physical‐emotional role limitation subgroups showed statistical significance. Mean visual analog scale scores were found to be statistically different between the groups (P < .05). Mean Freiburg Ankle scores showed moderate functionality.ConclusionDespite the associated physical and emotional trauma, combat‐injured veterans with heel reconstruction after landmine injuries had adequate and functional ambulation at long‐term follow‐up. Early rehabilitation and close cooperation between surgeons and rehabilitation physicians during the care of these patients will enhance patient outcomes.

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Tập 5 Số 7

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