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A 24 year survey of amputees in Hong Kong
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Chan, K. M. Cheung, D. Sher, A. Leung, P. C. Fu, K. T. Lee, J. |
| Copyright Year | 1984 |
| Description | Journal: Prosthetics and orthotics international A 24-year retrospective study of amputees was conducted at the Prosthetic and Orthotic Unit of the Kowloon Rehabilitation Centre, the first and largest rehabilitation centre in Hong Kong. A review was made of 1821 patients and a rising trend of amputee population was demonstrated probably related to the population growth. The ratio of lower limb to upper limb amputees was 1.83 to 1. The mean age of the amputees was 39 years. The commonest cause of upper limb amputation was trauma (89%) and of lower limb amputation was infection (35%). Vascular diseases were not as common in Chinese as in Caucasian communities. These patterns of amputee population indicate the demand for prosthetic service and provide guide-lines for future development. |
| Related Links | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.3109/03093648409146078 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3109/03093648409146078 |
| Ending Page | 158 |
| Page Count | 4 |
| Starting Page | 155 |
| ISSN | 03093646 |
| e-ISSN | 17461553 |
| DOI | 10.3109/03093648409146078 |
| Journal | Prosthetics and orthotics international |
| Issue Number | 3 |
| Volume Number | 8 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 1984-12-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Prosthetics and orthotics international Rehabilitation Centre Limb Amputation Amputee Population |
| Content Type | Text |
| Subject | Health Professions Rehabilitation |
