Bone Physiology & Mechanics in Osteomyoplasty Amputation Rehabilitation

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Conditions studied: Amputation, Fracture, Inflammation, Osteoporosis

In brief

The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of different lower limb amputation surgical procedures on leg bone integrity and rehabilitation outcome.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00271362

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

95

Starts

2006-01-01

Expected to finish

2010-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-04-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult lower limb PVD-related or traumatic amputees who are appropriate candidates for amputation rehabilitation exercise.

You may not qualify if…

• Cognitive dysfunction (MiniMental scores <23), advanced neuropathies, or neurological impairment (CVA, Parkinson's) with residual loss of function enough to preclude exercise;
• Unresolved MI (high isoenzymes), angina, arrhythmia, 3rd degree AV block, fixed-rate pacer;
• Recent embolus/thrombophlebitis, myocarditis, pericarditis, or cardiomyopathy;
• Resting SBP >200mmHg or DBP >100mmHg;
• Uncontrolled metabolic disease, liver or kidney failure, alcohol/drug addiction; acute infection;
• Exercise-exacerbated neuromuscular/musculoskeletal disorders; irreducible hip/leg contractures.

Where it is running

• VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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