Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Amputation

Publication Date: September 1, 2019
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

All rehabilitation phases

We suggest that patient education be provided by the rehabilitation care team throughout all phases of amputation rehabilitation. (Weak for)
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We suggest an assessment of behavioral health and psychosocial functioning at every phase of amputation management
and rehabilitation. (Weak for)
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When assessing pain, we suggest that measurement of the intensity of pain and interference with function should be separately assessed for each pain type and location using standardized tools. (Weak for)
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We suggest offering a multimodal, transdisciplinary individualized approach to pain management including transition to a nonnarcotic phannacological regimen combined with physical, psychological, and mechanical modalities throughout the rehabilitation process. (Weak for)
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We recommend providers consider the patient's birth sex and self-identified sex identity in developing individualized treatment plans. (Strong for)
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We suggest offering peer support interventions, including visitation by a certified peer visitor, as early as feasible and throughout the rehabilitation process. (Weak for)
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Overview

Title

Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Amputation

Authoring Organization

Veterans Health Administration / Department of Defense