JULY 2009

The NLLIC provides results of a monthly search on amputation and related topics from National Library of Medicine's PubMed© on the web. The purpose of this list is to highlight professional literature on the subject of amputation. If you would like to receive this list via email, contact Molly Moore at library@amputee-coalition.org.

Search topics include cancer, congenital limb deficiency, diabetes, dysvascular disease, outcomes research, prosthetics and orthotics, psychology, rehabilitation, surgery, trauma and secondary conditions such as pain, obesity, emotional recovery, and smoking.

More resources are also available on the Amputee Coalition web site's online library, an invaluable resource for amputees, medical professionals, and others with limb loss that are seeking specific information.

Cancer

Below-knee amputation through a joint-sparing proximal tibial replacement for recurrent tumour.
Speigelberg BG, Sewell MD, Coltman T, Blunn GW, Flanagan AM, Cannon SR, Briggs TW.
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009 Jun;91(6):815-9.
PMID: 19483239 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19483239

Limb salvage versus amputation in the setting of an amended calcaneal bone biopsy report.
Steinberg JS, Meyr AJ, Taylor CR.
J Foot Ankle Surg. 2009 Jul-Aug;48(4):518-21.
PMID: 19568012 [PubMed - in process]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19577734

Congenital Limb Difference

No applicable listing for this topic.

Diabetes

The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination as a screening tool for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Feng Y, Schlösser FJ, Sumpio BE.
J Vasc Surg. 2009 Jul 10. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 19595541 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19595541

Type 2 diabetes: Which interventions best reduce absolute risks of adverse events?
Firestone B, Mold JW.
J Fam Pract. 2009 Jun;58(6):E1.
PMID: 19508839 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19508839

Dysvascular

A prognostic model for amputation in critical lower limb ischemia.
Klomp HM, Steyerberg EW, Wittens CH, van Urk H, Habbema JD; ESES study group.
Vasc Med. 2009 May;14(2):109-15.
PMID: 19366816 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19366816

Multicultural

No applicable listing for this topic.

Other

No applicable listing for this topic.

Outcomes Research

Handling stairs in the seated position for people with unilateral lower-limb amputations.
Kirby RL, Brown BA, Connolly CM, McRae S, Phillips PL.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2009 Jul;90(7):1250-3.
PMID: 19577041 [PubMed - in process]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19577041

Level walking and stair climbing gait in above-knee amputees.
Bae TS, Choi K, Mun M.
J Med Eng Technol. 2009;33(2):130-5.
PMID: 19205992 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19205992

Predicting walking ability following lower limb amputation: a systematic review of the literature.
Sansam K, Neumann V, O'Connor R, Bhakta B.
J Rehabil Med. 2009 Jul;41(8):593-603.
PMID: 19565152 [PubMed - in process]
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19565152

Sensory capacity of reinnervated skin after redirection of amputated upper limb nerves to the chest.
Marasco PD, Schultz AE, Kuiken TA.
Brain. 2009 Jun;132(Pt 6):1441-8. Epub 2009 Apr 15.
PMID: 19369486 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19369486

Pain

Dorsal Root Entry Zone Lesions for Phantom Limb Pain with Brachial Plexus Avulsion: A Study of Pain and Phantom Limb Sensation.
Zheng Z, Hu Y, Tao W, Zhang X, Li Y.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 2009 Jun 26;87(4):249-255. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 19556834 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19556834

Metal bar prevents phantom limb motion: Case study of an amputation patient who showed a profound change in the awareness of his phantom limb.
Kawashima N, Mita T.
Neurocase. 2009 Jul 6:1-7. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 19585348 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19585348

Phantom limb pain - A phenomenon of proprioceptive memory?
Anderson-Barnes VC, McAuliffe C, Swanberg KM, Tsao JW.
Med Hypotheses. 2009 Jun 23. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID: 19556069 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19556069

Prosthetics and Orthotics

Bioelectric analyses of an osseointegrated intelligent implant design system for amputees.
Isaacson BM, Stinstra JG, MacLeod RS, Webster JB, Beck JP, Bloebaum RD.
J Vis Exp. 2009 Jul 15;(29):1-6. doi: 10.3791/1237.
PMID: 19609251 [PubMed - in process]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19609251

Identifying the values and preferences of prosthetic users: a case study series using the repertory grid technique.
Schaffalitzky E, NiMhurchadha S, Gallagher P, Hofkamp S, MacLachlan M, Wegener ST.
Prosthet Orthot Int. 2009 Jun;33(2):157-66.
PMID: 19367519 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19367519

Psychology/Emotion

Rehabilitation

Secondary Conditions

Surgery

Fractures and amputations in children and adolescents requiring hospitalization after farm equipment injuries.
Lubicky JP, Feinberg JR.
J Pediatr Orthop. 2009 Jul-Aug;29(5):435-8.
PMID: 19568012 [PubMed - in process]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19568012

A review of the long-term health outcomes associated with war-related amputation.
Robbins CB, Vreeman DJ, Sothmann MS, Wilson SL, Oldridge NB.
Mil Med. 2009 Jun;174(6):588-92.
PMID: 19585770 [PubMed - in process]
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19585770

Trauma

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