LOWER LIMB AMPUTATION

This study looked at whether adding dexmedetomidine to standard spinal anesthesia could lower the chance of acute neuropathic pain after a leg amputation. Thirty adults having elective lower limb amputation were split into two groups: one got the standard anesthetic plus a placeb…

This study tested a non-drug approach to help people with phantom limb pain—pain felt in a missing limb. Twenty adults with arm or leg amputations learned to change their brain responses using real-time feedback. The goal was to retrain the brain to reduce pain and improve qualit…

This pilot study tested a new device designed to detect slips and trips in people with lower-limb amputations. Eight experienced prosthesis users walked on special platforms that simulate slipping or tripping. The goal was to see if the device could reliably detect these events a…

This study tested how different lower-limb prostheses and orthoses affect movement during daily life. Twenty participants with lower-limb amputation or drop foot wore each device for a period while sensors tracked their walking. The goal was to compare devices and improve how we …