751 Preoperative Factors Influencing Functional Rehabilitation After Major Lower Limb Amputation

Abstract Introduction To identify the preoperative factors that influence functional rehabilitation after Major Lower Limb (MLL) amputation. Method This retrospective study analyzed all patients referred post-amputation to an amputee centre over a period of 1 year. The level outcome at 6 and 12 months were recorded using SIGAM (Special Interest Group in Amputee Medicine) grading. Data on various collected for association with outcome. Results A total 71 cases analyzed. mean age was 65.18 (range 24 - 91) years 45 males (63.4 %). Peripheral arterial disease major cause amputation (80.3%). above / through knee 60.6%. Contralateral limb problems present 28.2%. Functional mobility achieved by 38% MLL amputees within rehabilitation, which increased 46.5% months. Pre significant factor good (p-value 0.002). An increasing value BLARt (Blatchford Leicester Allman-Russell Tool) score showed correlation poor Conclusions can be used prediction aid better pre-operative decision making planning.