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The lived experience of military beneficiaries with amputations at the hip and pelvic level

Abstract: Background: Hip- and pelvic-level amputations are devastating injuries that drastically alter patient function and quality of life. This study examined the experience of …

Prosthesis nonuse and discontinuation in United States Veterans with major limb amputation: Results of a national survey

Abstract: Background: Prosthesis use in persons with amputation can improve mobility and functional independence. Better understanding of the reasons for and outcomes associated …