• Department of Rehabilitation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
HECheng-qi, Email: hxkfhcq@126.com
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Objective To investigate the effects of early rehabilitation on function of patients undergoing complex lower limb amputation caused by injuring in "4·20" Lushan earthquake. Methods From April 20th to June 30th, 2013, we carried out comprehensive rehabilitation intervention for two patients who had undergone complex lower limb amputation, including physical treatment, exercise treatment, psychological treatment, wound dressing, rehabilitation program, and multiple rehabilitation nursing care. Results Through early comprehensive rehabilitation intervention, patients' pain was relieved, and their muscle strength, activities of daily living (ADL), and balance function had been improved greatly, achieving the goal of installing artificial limb. Conclusion Early rehabilitation intervention treatment is effective in relieving pain in patients undergoing lower extremities amputation, and improving their muscle strength, ability of ADL and balance function, which can make the patients return to society much better and faster.

Citation: GUOHua, LEIZhong-jie, HECheng-qi. Rehabilitation Treatment Experience for Complex Lower Limb Amputation Caused by Injuring in “4·20” Lushan Earthquake. West China Medical Journal, 2014, 29(7): 1275-1278. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.20140390 Copy

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