Skin problems in lower limb amputees: an overview by case reports

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2007 Feb;21(2):147-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01936.x.

Abstract

The stump in lower limb amputees is prone to skin problems because it is exposed to several unnatural conditions (shear and stress forces and increased humidity) when a prosthesis is used. This study reviews the literature on case reports of lower limb amputees with skin problems on the stump. In total, 56 reports comprising 76 cases were identified in the literature. The main disorders are acroangiodermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, bullous diseases, epidermal hyperplasia, hyperhidrosis, infections, malignancies and ulcerations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amputation Stumps / pathology*
  • Amputees*
  • Artificial Limbs / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity / surgery*
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*