Comparison of Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputees' Posture Parameters

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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With the onset of prosthesis use following lower extremity amputations, body shows biomechanical changes according to the amputation level and consequently develops adaptation mechanisms both on the healthy and ampute side. The aim of this study is to determine the static postural adaptations that appear at different amputation levels.

Official Title
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Comparison of Transtibial and Transfemoral Amputees' Posture Parameters

Conditions
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Amputation; Traumatic, Limb, Postural; Defect

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Evaluation of the static posture


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Being between the ages of 18-65 Having had an amputation at least 6 months ago Have had transfemoral amputation or transtibial amputation To be able to perform ambulation independently Exclusion Criteria: mental inability to understand commands have a neurological, orthopedic and systemic problem that will negatively affect posture or gait.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Group 1:Transtibial Amputation<br>Photographs will be taken with posturography device during free posture and equal weighting on both extremities. Static postural adaptations will be determined by photo analysis. | Other: Evaluation of the static posture<br>* Photographing from the back, front and side with ADIBAS posturography in standing position<br>|
| Group 2:Transfemoral Amputation<br>Photographs will be taken with posturography device during free posture and equal weighting on both extremities. Static postural adaptations will be determined by photo analysis. | Other: Evaluation of the static posture<br>* Photographing from the back, front and side with ADIBAS posturography in standing position<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evaluation of the static posture-1 | Photographing from the back, front and side with posturography (ADIBAS Posture, 1520, Kinect for XBOX ONE) in free standing position | Changes from baseline static posture adaptations before and following Six Minutes Walking Test | 
| Evaluation of the static posture-2 | Photographing from the back, front and side with posturography (ADIBAS Posture, 1520, Kinect for XBOX ONE) in equal weighting on platform (3D L.A.S.A.R. Posture, 743L500, Ottobock) | Changes from baseline static posture adaptations before and following Six Minutes Walking Test | 
| Evaluation of the back pain | Pain will be evaluated by using Visual Analog Scale ranging 0(no pain)-10(worst pain) | Changes from baseline static posture adaptations before and following Six Minutes Walking Test | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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amputation, postural adaptations, transtibial, transfemoral