Abstract
Objective: To evaluate burden of skin problem in
prosthetic users.
Methodology: In this observational or cross-sectional
surveywas performed at Department of Orthopedics
Surgery and Traumatology, Myo Hospital, Lahore
from March to September 2020. Data were collected
by using Self-made questionnaire from already
diagnosed upper limb prosthetic users. Cronbach’s
Alpha value was 0.63.
Results: Out of 66 patients, 44 (66.7%) had skin
problems. Most predominant skin problems was
irritation seen in 21 (31.82%) patients. Others were
ulcers, inclusion cysts, blisters and other than these
problems seen in 3 (4.55%), 5 (7.58%), 6 (9.09%) and
9 (13.64%) patients, respectively.
Conclusion: Skin problems are most frequent
complications for upper limb prosthetic users that
create hindrance in activity.
Keywords: Amputees, upper limb prosthesis, skin
problems.
