Patient reported outcomes improve following lower limb prosthesis and socket replacement
The findings highlight the clinical relevance of prosthetic socket and prosthesis replacements by demonstrating significant improvements in quality of life, satisfaction, and mobility for patients with lower limb amputations. This evidence supports the importance of socket and prosthesis replacements in enhancing patient outcomes and informs evidence-based clinical practices. By addressing gaps in the literature, this research provides valuable insights that can guide prosthetists and physicians in optimizing care. Overall, these results underscore the long-term benefits of replacements, advocating for prioritizing resources and support for prosthetic care to improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with an amputation.
Authors
- Bretta L. Fylstra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8167-0246)
- Todd Castleberry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2326-8603)
- Dwiesha L. England (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4274-5356)
- Shane R. Wurdeman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9526-9760)
- Kristin Nalivaika
- Patsy M. Diaz Delgado
Institutions
- Chr. Hansen (Denmark) (DK)
- Houston Institute for Clinical Research (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Published
- 2026-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41687-026-01021-4
- Primary Topic
- Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00