Table 5 Amputation-related characteristics of the present sample.

From: Perceptual correlates of successful body–prosthesis interaction in lower limb amputees: psychometric characterisation and development of the Prosthesis Embodiment Scale

Characteristics

n

%

Left-sided amputation

69

58.47

Amputation of dominant limba

43

39.81

Level of amputation

Foot amputation

4

3.39

Transtibial amputation

58

49.15

Knee exarticulation

3

2.54

Transfemoral amputation

53

44.92

Hip exarticulation or hemipelvectomy

0

0.00

Reason for amputation (multiple responses allowed)

Accidents

82

69.49

Injuries

17

14.41

Cancer

17

14.41

Infections

14

11.86

Peripheral vascular diseases

8

6.78

Other reasons

10

8.47

Phantom limb sensations

Presence of phantom limb awarenessb

71

60.17

Presence of phantom limb painb

60

50.85

  1. n number.
  2. a108 valid cases (ten missing data due to not-remembering) for the question Which leg did you use to kick an object, for example a ball, prior to amputation?
  3. bIn the last four weeks
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