PMID- 15382809
OWN - NLM
STAT- MEDLINE
DCOM- 20050127
LR  - 20170214
IS  - 0309-3646 (Print)
IS  - 0309-3646 (Linking)
VI  - 28
IP  - 2
DP  - 2004 Aug
TI  - Clinical field follow-up of high density polyethylene (HDPE)-Jaipur prosthetic 
      technology for trans-femoral amputees.
PG  - 152-66
AB  - The purpose of this study was to examine the outcome of the application of the 
      high density polyethylene (HDPE)-Jaipur prosthetic construction in fitting 
      trans-femoral amputees in a number of projects throughout the developing world. 
      Projects in Honduras, Uganda and India were included. One hundred and fifty eight 
      (158) patients had been provided with the HDPE-Jaipur prosthesis and of these 72 
      were seen for a clinical and technical follow-up after a median of 32 months. 
      More than half the amputees seen had amputation due to trauma and the remainder 
      due to disease. Fabrication and fitting in the three projects was carried out by 
      individuals who had undertaken a three week training course provided by Bhagwan 
      Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti limb centre in Jaipur. The individuals involved 
      had limited background training in prosthetics. Craftsmanship and fit were 
      assessed as being poor in 86% of cases. Failure requiring replacement of 
      components was observed in 50% of cases. There was low patient satisfaction (58%) 
      and patient compliance (65%). The outcome was considered unsatisfactory both 
      technically and clinically. This was a reflection of the inadequacies of the 
      prosthetic construction, particularly the knee joint, and the inadequate training 
      of those involved in fitting and fabrication of the devices.
FAU - Jensen, J S
AU  - Jensen JS
AD  - ISPO, Copenhagen, Denmark. steen@ispo.ws
FAU - Craig, J G
AU  - Craig JG
FAU - Mtalo, L B
AU  - Mtalo LB
FAU - Zelaya, C M
AU  - Zelaya CM
LA  - eng
PT  - Clinical Trial
PT  - Journal Article
PT  - Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
PL  - France
TA  - Prosthet Orthot Int
JT  - Prosthetics and orthotics international
JID - 7707720
RN  - 9002-88-4 (Polyethylene)
SB  - IM
MH  - Adolescent
MH  - Adult
MH  - Aged
MH  - Aged, 80 and over
MH  - *Artificial Limbs
MH  - Child
MH  - Developing Countries
MH  - Equipment Failure Analysis
MH  - Follow-Up Studies
MH  - Humans
MH  - Leg
MH  - Middle Aged
MH  - Patient Compliance
MH  - Patient Satisfaction
MH  - *Polyethylene
MH  - Prosthesis Design
MH  - Prosthesis Fitting
EDAT- 2004/09/24 05:00
MHDA- 2005/01/28 09:00
CRDT- 2004/09/24 05:00
PHST- 2004/09/24 05:00 [pubmed]
PHST- 2005/01/28 09:00 [medline]
PHST- 2004/09/24 05:00 [entrez]
AID - 10.1080/03093640408726700 [doi]
PST - ppublish
SO  - Prosthet Orthot Int. 2004 Aug;28(2):152-66. doi: 10.1080/03093640408726700.