Physical and psychosocial outcomes in children with limb loss 2-years after the 2023 Kahramanmaras-Türkiye earthquakes

Introduction: The 2023 Kahramanmaras-Turkiye earthquakes resulted in many paediatric amputations. While prosthetic provision following disasters has been described, little is known about longer-term physical and psychosocial outcomes in children with earthquake-related limb loss. Aim: Evaluate health-related quality of life, prosthesis experience, pain, and function approximately two years post-amputation. Method: Retrospective analysis was conducted of children with earthquake-related limb loss who attend the XXX Center. Socio-demographic and amputation-related data, psychological status, out

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