AB0186 THE EFFECT OF KNEE JOINT LOSS ON PROSTHESIS AWARENESS IN LOWER LIMB AMPUTEES

Background In knee disarticulation, transfemoral and hip disarticulation amputations, unlike transtibial the anatomical joint is replaced by a prosthetic joint. amputations where natural not preserved, compared to amputations; It has been stated that it difficult reach normal functional level more energy spent [1]. The closer amputation proximal, restrictions amputee in activities of daily living [2]. Objectives this study, we ability forgetting prosthesis, which an indicator adaptation with amputees without life activities. aim study examine effect loss on forget prosthesis amputees. Methods Lower limb aged 18-65 years, who used for at least 6 months were included study. Prosthesis awareness was evaluated Forgotten Joint Score-12 (FJS-12) version [3]. FJS-12 consists 12 questions about artificial during raw scores are transformed range from 0 100 points, high indicating as percentage (%) extent patient can limb, is, adapt them their lives. Amputees divided into two groups loss. compared. Independent sample t-test compare data. Results 29 (mean age: 37.17 ± 11.05 years; Body Mass Index: 25.21 3.02 kg/m2) group. A total 26 35.07 10.29 23.77 3.59 group joint, including 5 disarticulations, 18 3 disarticulations. similar terms mean age, body mass index, years use (respectively p=0.470;p= 0.143; p=0.980) When score means compared, there statistically significant difference between (p=0.017; Z=-2.337). Conclusion This showed affects way perceive prosthesis. absence amputees’ attention increasing. joints focus less prostheses Our revealed frequently living, also determining factor References [1] Davis AJ, Kelly BM, Spires MC. Prosthetic restoration rehabilitation upper lower extremity: Demos Medical Publishing; 2013. [2] Kowal M, Starczewska A, Rutkowska-Kucharska A. Biomechanical Parameters Gait after Unilateral Above-knee Amputation. Current State Research. Ortopedia, traumatologia, rehabilitacja. 2018;20(4):245-56. [3] Karakaş G, Özçadirci Topuz S. Modified Version Score–12 Limb Amputees: Validity Reliability Study. OTJR: Occupation, Participation Health. 2022: DOI: 10.1177/15394492221123521 Acknowledgements: NIL. Disclosure Interests None Declared.