Below-Knee Amputations: A Qualitative Social Media Analysis of Perceived Outcomes
Most BKA patients reported positive postoperative outcomes. Facebook emerged as a vital platform for individuals to share their challenges and seek support, enabling them to join specialized support groups where they can connect with others facing similar issues and receive advice and encouragement. Negative outcomes, often related to persistent pain and dissatisfaction with life quality, underscore the need for surgeons to manage expectations and address physical and emotional recovery aspects of BKA.
Authors
- Brendan J. MacKay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7538-2857)
- Neil Jain
- Paul Gaschen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4517-3469)
- Jacob Anderson
- Evan J. Hernandez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9587-2093)
- Caroline J. Cushman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3946-7247)
Institutions
- Texas Tech University (US)
- Mackay Base Hospital (AU)
- Universidad Dr. José Gregorio Hernández (VE)
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAAOS Global Research and Reviews
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00198
- Primary Topic
- Social Media in Health Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00