Management of the multiple limb amputee

Abstract

Guidelines as to appropriate prosthetic and preprosthetic care are provided to assist the practitioner who has the acute and long term care of these patients. All multiple limb amputees should be referred to a specialized rehabilitation centre to discuss prosthetic options and long term rehabilitation requirements. This paper does not discuss bilateral lower limb amputations when not combined with an upper limb amputation.

Let's talk about sex: lower limb amputation, sexual functioning and sexual well‐being: a qualitative study of the partner's perspective

“…Overall, 13-75% of the people with an LLA are dissatisfied with their sexual lives (Geertzen et al 2009). A decrease in frequency of intercourse, attributed to impaired sexual functioning, decreased mobility, decreased interest and fear of injury have been reported (Reinstein et al 1978, Davidson et al 2002.…”

The lived experience of persons with lower extremity amputation

“…Regardless of aetiology, LEA can disturb physical, psychological and social function (Davidson et al. 2002, Sjodahl et al.…”

People with lower limb amputation and their sexual functioning and sexual well-being

“…[6][7][8][9][10][11][12] have focused on the sexual activities and experiences of persons with an LLA. A decrease in sexual interest and intercourse frequency caused by an impaired sexual functioning and fear of injury has been reported [7,13]. Other problems owing to an LLA that were found to hinder sexuality were the mechanics of body positioning, balance and movement, and phantom sensations [14].…”