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Leg amputation and dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa: a case report with 15 years of follow-up
Author(s) :
Thevenon, André [Auteur]
Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport, Santé, Société (URePSSS) - ULR 7369
Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport, Santé, Société (URePSSS) - ULR 7369 - ULR 4488 [URePSSS]
Preud'homme, Marguerite [Auteur]
Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire [CHU Lille] [CHRU Lille]
Patenotre, Philippe [Auteur]
Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire [CHU Lille] [CHRU Lille]
Catteau, Benoit [Auteur]
Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire [CHU Lille] [CHRU Lille]
Blanchard-Dauphin, Anne [Auteur]
Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire [CHU Lille] [CHRU Lille]
Wieczorek, Valérie [Auteur]
Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire [CHU Lille] [CHRU Lille]
Tiffreau, Vincent [Auteur]
Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport, Santé, Société (URePSSS) - ULR 7369
Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport, Santé, Société (URePSSS) - ULR 7369 - ULR 4488 [URePSSS]

Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport, Santé, Société (URePSSS) - ULR 7369
Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport, Santé, Société (URePSSS) - ULR 7369 - ULR 4488 [URePSSS]
Preud'homme, Marguerite [Auteur]
Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire [CHU Lille] [CHRU Lille]
Patenotre, Philippe [Auteur]
Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire [CHU Lille] [CHRU Lille]
Catteau, Benoit [Auteur]
Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire [CHU Lille] [CHRU Lille]
Blanchard-Dauphin, Anne [Auteur]
Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire [CHU Lille] [CHRU Lille]
Wieczorek, Valérie [Auteur]
Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire [CHU Lille] [CHRU Lille]
Tiffreau, Vincent [Auteur]

Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport, Santé, Société (URePSSS) - ULR 7369
Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport, Santé, Société (URePSSS) - ULR 7369 - ULR 4488 [URePSSS]
Journal title :
Journal of rehabilitation medicine
Abbreviated title :
J. Rehabil. Med.
Volume number :
48
Pages :
833-835
Publication date :
2016-10-01
ISSN :
1650-1977
English keyword(s) :
skin carcinoma
leg amputation
epidermolysis bullosa
leg amputation
epidermolysis bullosa
HAL domain(s) :
Sciences du Vivant [q-bio]
English abstract : [en]
OBJECTIVE: Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa is a rare disease characterized by widespread blistering of the skin and mucous membranes, which may ultimately prompt limb amputation. In this context, the outcome of fitting a ...
Show more >OBJECTIVE: Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa is a rare disease characterized by widespread blistering of the skin and mucous membranes, which may ultimately prompt limb amputation. In this context, the outcome of fitting a prosthesis to a chronically wounded stump is not well known. Our patient's experience (with 15 years of follow-up) should contribute to better knowledge of this topic. METHODS: A 37-year-old man presented with severe dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. Recurrent skin carcinoma had led to an amputation below the knee. Despite incessant development of blisters on the stump and the need for wound dressing and padding, the patient has been able to walk freely with a prosthesis and a cane. A large number of skin sarcomas were excised over the 15-year period of prosthesis use. Two falls have resulted in limb fractures. A new sarcoma on the stump marked the end of the use of the prosthesis. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the constant presence of wounds on the stump, amputees with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa can successfully be fitted with a prosthesis.Show less >
Show more >OBJECTIVE: Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa is a rare disease characterized by widespread blistering of the skin and mucous membranes, which may ultimately prompt limb amputation. In this context, the outcome of fitting a prosthesis to a chronically wounded stump is not well known. Our patient's experience (with 15 years of follow-up) should contribute to better knowledge of this topic. METHODS: A 37-year-old man presented with severe dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. Recurrent skin carcinoma had led to an amputation below the knee. Despite incessant development of blisters on the stump and the need for wound dressing and padding, the patient has been able to walk freely with a prosthesis and a cane. A large number of skin sarcomas were excised over the 15-year period of prosthesis use. Two falls have resulted in limb fractures. A new sarcoma on the stump marked the end of the use of the prosthesis. CONCLUSIONS: Despite the constant presence of wounds on the stump, amputees with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa can successfully be fitted with a prosthesis.Show less >
Language :
Anglais
Audience :
Internationale
Popular science :
Non
Administrative institution(s) :
Univ. Littoral Côte d’Opale
Univ. Artois
Université de Lille
Univ. Artois
Université de Lille
Research team(s) :
Activité Physique, Muscle, Santé (APMS)
Submission date :
2019-09-24T07:29:46Z
2020-07-08T08:16:49Z
2020-07-08T08:16:49Z
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