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Understanding Low Back Pain in Traumatic Lower Limb Amputees: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This systematic review aims to evaluate current literature for the prevalence, causes, and effect of low back pain (LBP) in traumatic lower limb amputees, specifically its association with the kinematics and kinetics of the lumbar spine and lower extremities.

Data sources

Databases (EMBASE, MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycINFO) were searched systematically for eligible studies from inception to January 2018.

Study selection

The inclusion terms were synonyms of low back pain, lower limb amputation, and trauma, whereas studies involving nontraumatic amputee populations, single cases, or reviews were excluded. 1822 studies were initially identified, of which 44 progressed to full-text reading, and 11 studies were included in the review.

Data extraction

Two independent reviewers reviewed the included studies, which were evaluated using a quality assessment tool and the Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation system for risk of bias, prior to analyzing results and conclusions.

Data synthesis

There was an LBP prevalence of 52%-64% in traumatic amputees, compared to 48%-77% in the general amputee population (predominantly vascular, tumor, trauma), attributed to a mixture of biomechanical, psychosocial, and personal factors. These factors determined the presence, frequency, and severity of the pain in the amputees, significantly affecting their quality of life. However, little evidence was available on causality.

Conclusion

The high prevalence of LBP in traumatic amputees highlights the necessity to advance research into the underlying mechanics behind LBP, specifically the spinal kinematics and kinetics. This may facilitate improvements in rehabilitation, with the potential to improve quality of life in traumatic amputees.

SUBMITTER: Sivapuratharasu B

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7853329 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Understanding Low Back Pain in Traumatic Lower Limb Amputees: A Systematic Review.

Sivapuratharasu Biranavan B Bull Anthony M J AMJ McGregor Alison H AH

Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation 20190625 1-2

<h4>Objective</h4>This systematic review aims to evaluate current literature for the prevalence, causes, and effect of low back pain (LBP) in traumatic lower limb amputees, specifically its association with the kinematics and kinetics of the lumbar spine and lower extremities.<h4>Data sources</h4>Databases (EMBASE, MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycINFO) were searched systematically for eligible studies from inception to January 2018.<h4>Study selection</h4>The inclusion terms were synonyms of <i>low ...[more]

PMID: 33543047

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Understanding Low Back Pain in Traumatic Lower Limb Amputees: A Systematic Review.

Objective

Data sources

Study selection

Data extraction

Data synthesis

Conclusion

Publications

Understanding Low Back Pain in Traumatic Lower Limb Amputees: A Systematic Review.

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