Table 5.
Amputation-related characteristics of the present sample.
| Characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Left-sided amputation | 69 | 58.47 |
| Amputation of dominant limba | 43 | 39.81 |
| Level of amputation | ||
| Foot amputation | 4 | 3.39 |
| Transtibial amputation | 58 | 49.15 |
| Knee exarticulation | 3 | 2.54 |
| Transfemoral amputation | 53 | 44.92 |
| Hip exarticulation or hemipelvectomy | 0 | 0.00 |
| Reason for amputation (multiple responses allowed) | ||
| Accidents | 82 | 69.49 |
| Injuries | 17 | 14.41 |
| Cancer | 17 | 14.41 |
| Infections | 14 | 11.86 |
| Peripheral vascular diseases | 8 | 6.78 |
| Other reasons | 10 | 8.47 |
| Phantom limb sensations | ||
| Presence of phantom limb awarenessb | 71 | 60.17 |
| Presence of phantom limb painb | 60 | 50.85 |
n number.
a108 valid cases (ten missing data due to not-remembering) for the question Which leg did you use to kick an object, for example a ball, prior to amputation?
bIn the last four weeks