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Frequency and Localization of Neuromas in Transtibial Residual Limbs.
Fournier-Farley, Camille; Boudier-Revéret, Mathieu; Gagnon, Dany H.
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  • Fournier-Farley C; Centre for Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research of Greater Montreal (CRIR) - IURDPM Université de Montréal, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux (CIUSSS) du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Electronic address: camille.fournier-farley@umontreal.ca.
  • Boudier-Revéret M; Faculty of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Department of Medicine, Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
  • Gagnon DH; Centre for Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research of Greater Montreal (CRIR) - IURDPM Université de Montréal, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux (CIUSSS) du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada; School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil ; 2024 Jul 15.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39019422
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To describe the frequency and localization of neuromas in residual limbs of individuals with transtibial amputation using ultrasound imaging.

DESIGN:

Cross-sectional study.

SETTING:

Rehabilitation center research laboratory.

PARTICIPANTS:

Adults who have lived with a transtibial amputation for >12 months were recruited for this study. Participants were included regardless of the presence or absence of residual limb neuropathic pain. Twenty-three participants (24 transtibial residual limbs) with and without residual limb neuropathic pain were enrolled. The etiology of amputation of most participants was peripheral vascular disease and diabetes. INTERVENTION A comprehensive history was collected and a musculoskeletal ultrasound assessment for the presence and location of neuromas in their residual limb was conducted. During the ultrasound evaluation, a sonopalpation Tinel test was performed by applying pressure on each neuroma with the probe. MAIN OUTCOME

MEASURES:

Number of neuromas and their localization in each residual limb examined.

RESULTS:

A total of 31 neuromas in the 24 transtibial residual limbs were identified by ultrasound imaging. The average number of neuromas per residual limb was 1.3. All the major peripheral nerves studied could present neuromas, with a predominance of the superficial fibular nerve within our sample. Thirty-five percent of all the neuromas were described as painful.

CONCLUSIONS:

The presence of terminal neuromas on surgically sectioned nerves in transtibial residual limbs is frequent. Seventy-nine percent of participants had at least one neuroma. Ultrasound imaging is clinically useful to identify neuromas. The evaluator can easily communicate with the patient to diagnose symptomatic neuromas.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos