Clinical Characteristics, Quality of Life, and Risk Factors of Amputation Stump Skin Disease and Stump Fungal Infection in Adult Amputees in Shanghai, China
April 2022
in “
Frontiers in Microbiology
”
TLDR Amputation stump skin disease worsens life quality, especially in men during summer, and long prosthesis use increases fungal infection risk.
This study involved 104 adult amputees in Shanghai and found that 39.4% had amputation stump skin disease (ASSD), with tinea corporis being the most common type. The quality of life for those with ASSD was significantly affected, with a mean Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score of 13.6, indicating a severe impact. Key risk factors for ASSD included wearing a prosthesis for less than 8 hours daily and the summer season, while disability level was a protective factor. Common fungal species identified were Aspergillus and Trichophyton rubrum. The study emphasized the need for improved skin care and rehabilitation guidance to enhance the quality of life for amputees.
