Care management of the patient with amputation in the inferior limb

Abstract

Lower limb amputation is a therapeutic solution for peripheral vascular disease that affects more and more people on long term, both socially and emotionally.
Changing the appearance and shape of the body requires changes in the patient's life and his environment. Most patients are afraid of these changes, the help of professionals and family being essential for solving medical and social issues. According to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, patients’ evaluation should be extended from deficiencies caused by segmentation to structural deficiencies, through all functional, educational and professional aspects of human life. The purpose of the article is to present the complex way of care and rehabilitation of the patient with amputation at the level of the inferior limb, starting from qualified medical care to social and occupational care. Successful rehabilitation of patients with amputation in the inferior limb is a major objective of the multidisciplinary team.