BACKGROUND: @entity3570 is an uncommon cause for lower limb amputation. The causes and level of amputation and mobility outcome for these @entity1 have not been reported previously. CASE DESCRIPTION: To identify the causes and level of amputation and the mobility outcome for amputee @entity1 with @entity3570 . STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case series. METHODS: Chart review of @entity1 identified by computer as having an amputation secondary to neurological or congenital cause. Additional @entity1 identified from the Regional Spina Bifida Medical Clinic. Demographics, cause and level of mobility pre- and post-amputation recorded from the prosthetic notes. FINDINGS: In total, 16 @entity1 were identified who had a diagnosis of @entity3570 and a lower limb amputation. Mean age at the time of amputation was 28.5 years. In total, 15 @entity1 had a transtibial amputation. In total, 14 @entity1 post-amputation were able to maintain their mobility, wheelchair or walking, without any change in type of aid needed. CONCLUSION: @entity1 with @entity3570 appear to require lower limb amputation at a younger age than @entity1 with @entity1095 . Almost all @entity1 had prior chronic @entity272 as precursors for amputation. The most common level for amputation was transtibial. Mobility was maintained for all @entity1 , albeit for two in a more supported way. Clinical relevance @entity3570 is an uncommon reason for amputation. @entity1 , are often younger and medically complicated. Chronic skin ulceration, was the most common indication for amputation. Wheelchair or walking ambulance was maintained at the same level for most @entity1 .

XXXX and lower limb amputation in Northern Ireland: A retrospective study of demographics and outcome.

@entity3570 :: ('MESH:D016135', 'Disease') :: ['spina bifida', 'Spina bifida'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['Patients', 'patients'] @entity1095 :: ('MESH:D016491', 'Disease') :: ['peripheral vascular disease'] @entity272 :: ('MESH:D012871', 'Disease') :: ['skin infection/osteomyelitis']
@entity3570 :: (MESH:D016135,Disease) :: ['Spina bifida']
