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.

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Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Published
2026-02-21
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41687-026-01021-4
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Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
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Patient reported outcomes improve following lower limb prosthesis and socket replacement

Bretta L. Fylstra, Todd Castleberry, Dwiesha L. England, Shane R. Wurdeman et al.
Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
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Patient reported outcomes improve following lower limb prosthesis and socket replacement

Bretta L. Fylstra, Todd Castleberry, Dwiesha L. England, Shane R. Wurdeman, Kristin Nalivaika, Patsy M. Diaz Delgado
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Abstract

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.

Journal of Patient-Reported OutcomesVol. 10(1)
Chr. Hansen (Denmark) (DK), Houston Institute for Clinical Research (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 49%
Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
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Patient reported outcomes improve following lower limb prosthesis and socket replacement — Bretta L. Fylstra, Todd Castleberry, et al. · Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS