Background: Outcomes after traumatic major lower extremity amputation (MLEA) have
focused on surgical complications, despite the life-altering impact on patients. With …

Background: The LIMB-Q is a novel patient-reported outcome measure for patients with
lower extremity trauma. The aim of this study was to perform a psychometric validation of the …

Objective: Determine the validity and reliability of the LIMB-Q scales, Function, and
Symptoms in patients with chronic lower extremity wounds. Approach: Cognitive debriefing …

Aims Lower limb reconstruction (LLR) has a profound impact on patients, affecting multiple
areas of their lives. Many patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are employed to …

Background Limb-threatening lower extremity traumatic injuries can be devastating events
with a multifaceted impact on patients. Therefore, evaluating patient-reported outcomes …

Objectives: To evaluate the presence of financial distress and identify risk factors for
financial toxicity in patients after tibial shaft fracture. Design: A cross-sectional analysis …

Background: Lower extremity trauma can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of
life. The LIMB-Q is a recently developed and validated patient-reported outcome measure …

Introduction Limb-threatening injuries can have a profound impact on patient lives. The
impact on a patient's psychosocial well-being is widespread yet not well understood. This …

Objective Lower extremity trauma significantly impacts patients' lives, requiring a nuanced
approach to evaluate outcomes beyond clinical measures. The LIMB-Q, a patient-reported …

Abstract Background The LIMB-Q is a newly developed patient-reported outcome measure
(PROM), applicable for lower extremity trauma patients requiring fracture treatment, soft …