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Low Back Pain

The Impact of Unilateral Lower Limb Amputation on Spinal Loads

Sponsored by University of Kentucky

About this trial

Last updated 2 years ago

Study ID

R03HD086512-01A1

Status

Completed

Type

Observational

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
18 to 50 Years
All
All

Trial Timing

Ended 10 years ago

What is this trial about?

The prevalence of low back pain among persons with unilateral lower limb amputation is significantly higher than the rate experienced by the general public. Chronic pain, including low back pain, limits functional independence and negatively impacts quality of life. As such, this project will investigate the role of a biomechanical casual pathway in the development of low back pain; to do this, the investigators will explore the relationship between the adopted neuromuscular patterns post-amputation to perform activities of daily living and the risk of developing spinal tissue damage.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- unilateral amputation resulting from traumatic injuries (with no upper-extremity amputations)

- evaluation took place at least 6 months post-injury

- no assistive device use (e.g., canes, walkers, crutches) For controls:

- able-bodied individuals without amputation

- to be matched with group with ampuation on the basis of anthropometric measure

No

Exclusion Criteria

- musculoskeletal impairments in the contralateral limb

- neurologic disorder or traumatic brain injury that would affect gait and movement

- pain levels greater than 3 out of 10 on a visual analog scale

- a history of spinal pathologies/LBP prior to injury. For controls

* a history of spinal pathologies/LBP