Challenges of Amputees in Northern Ghana, a Low-Resourced Setting

Alexis D B Buunaaim, Waliu Jawula Salisu, Yempabe Tolgou and Hamdiyat Abdulai S
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Alexis D B Buunaaim: Department of Surgery, Trauma and Orthopedics Unit, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Waliu Jawula Salisu: Department of Nursing, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Yempabe Tolgou: Department of Surgery, Trauma and Orthopedics Unit, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Hamdiyat Abdulai S: Department of Research and development, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journals, 2020, vol. 17, issue 1, 26-28

Abstract: Amputations constitute a significant health burden and a source of multidirectional challenges to individuals, families, and health systems [1,2]. In recent times, diabetic complications have emerged as the leading cause of surgical amputations in many jurisdictions [3,4]. Post amputation, individuals may suffer a wide range of physical and psychological challenges. Adult amputees who live single lives may suffer more psychological distress than young children and married couples. Supportive partners are particularly useful in performing roles and supporting their amputee partners [2]. Our current study aimed to review the challenges of amputees following amputation surgeries, emphasizing the psychosocial challenges.

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Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.19080/OROAJ.2020.17.555955

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