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Upper-limb Loss Impacts Mental Health in Adults

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June 9, 2022
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Upper-limb loss has been associated with serious psychological sequelae. Despite advancements in surgical procedures and prostheses for those with upper-limb loss, it is critical to recognize the psychosocial component of these patients’ care. Although the role of psychological factors in outcomes is increasingly acknowledged, little is known about the prevalence of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the civilian population after traumatic upper-limb amputations.

In this retrospective observational single-center study, adult patients evaluated for traumatic upper-limb amputations from 2016 to 2019 completed the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, Visual Analogue Scale, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, and the Primary Care PTSD Screen during visits. All data underwent descriptive statistical analysis.

Results of the study reported that 39 adult patients treated for upper-limb traumatic amputation completed patient-reported outcomes (PROs) questionnaires. The median final follow-up time for the study’s cohort was 17 months from amputation. Twenty patients (51 percent) screened positive for depression and 27 (69 percent) for PTSD during follow-up. The median time from amputation to first positive screening was 6.5 months for depression and ten months for PTSD. The physical component score of Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey (VR-12) was significantly worse for patients with depression. The Median DASH and mental component score of VR-12 were significantly worse for patients with PTSD.

Researchers found that upper-limb loss has a significant impact on mental health, which in turn affects PROs. The high prevalence of depression and PTSD in those with traumatic upper-limb amputations underscores the necessity for screening and multidisciplinary treatment.

The study “The Prevalence of Depression and PTSD in Adults With Surgically Managed Traumatic Upper-Extremity Amputations” was published in Sage Journals.

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