Amputation de membres inférieurs et appareillage : expérience du centre d’appareillage « Vivre debout » à Abidjan

Μάνου, B.; Bombo, J.; Alloh, A.D.; Coulibaly, A.; Kouakou, J.; Nandjui, B.

doi:10.1016/j.jrm.2009.09.001

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“…The use of prosthesis is an essential parameter in the rehabilita-Open Journal of Orthopedics tion and overall well-being of the amputated patient [1]. In our underdeveloped countries, the fitting possibilities for this type of amputation are insufficient [15] [19]. Moreover the prosthesis cost occupies a preponderant part in the management of the HD except the expenses related to the surgical act and the hospitalization.…”

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Hip Disarticulation for Severely Injured Lowerlimbs about 11 Cases and Literature Review

Samba¹,

Eric²,

Adibo³

et al. 2018

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Introduction: Hip disarticulation (HD) consists of a removal of the entire lower limb at the height of the hip-femoral joint. It is an extremely mutilating intervention with a major functional and psychological impact. We report 11 cases of hip disarticulation following severe trauma of the lower limb. The aim of the study is to analyze the frequency, the clinical aspect and present their management results and the patients' becoming. Patients and methods: A 13-year retrospective study was conducted in our traumatology department.

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