Characterizing the Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Disorders in Males and Females With Lower Limb Amputation: Initial Study Findings
This is the first study to explore the magnitude of pelvic floor disorders in males and females with lower limb amputation. Results indicate that a high percentage of individuals with unilateral major leg amputations are experiencing some level of distress due to pelvic floor symptoms, with concomitant reports of low back pain and falls. Continued investigation is warranted to further identify the effects of pelvic floor symptoms on functioning and quality of life.
Authors
- Meryl Alappattu
- Benjamin J. Darter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3490-8562)
- Sheila Clemens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7959-2496)
- Ignacio Gaunaurd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8241-0684)
- Stacey Slone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4355-7672)
- Anna Urbanowicz
Institutions
- University of Kentucky (US)
- University of Miami (US)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (US)
- University of Florida Health (US)
- Lexington VA Health Care System (US)
- University of Florida (US)
- Miami VA Healthcare System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Women s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/jwh.0000000000000336
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.77
Funders
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs