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Item Body image and perception among adults with and without phantom limb pain(PM&R, 2021-12-16) Beisheim-Ryan, Emma Haldane; Hicks, Gregory Evan; Pohlig, Ryan Todd; Medina, Jared; Sions, Jaclyn MeganBackground: Following lower-limb amputation, phantom limb pain (i.e., pain perceived as coming from the amputated portion of the limb) is common. Phantom limb pain may be associated with impaired body image and perception, which may be targets for rehabilitative intervention. Objective: To compare measures of body image and perception between adults with and without phantom limb pain post amputation and evaluate associations between measures of body image and perception and phantom limb pain. Design: Survey. Setting: Online, remote assessment. Participants: Seventy-two adults ≥1 year post unilateral lower-limb loss (n = 42 with phantom limb pain, n = 30 without phantom limb pain or pain in the remaining portion of the limb). Interventions: Not applicable. Main Outcome Measures: Self-reported outcome measures assessing body image (i.e., Amputee Body Image Scale-Revised), perceptual disturbances associated with the phantom limb (i.e., a modified Bath Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Body Perception Disturbance Scale), and prosthesis satisfaction (i.e., Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scale) were administered; participants with phantom limb pain reported pain interference via the Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form. Between-group comparisons of self-reported outcome measure scores were conducted using Mann Whitney U or chi-square tests, as appropriate (a = .05). Results: Compared to peers without phantom limb pain, adults with phantom limb pain reported more negative body image; increased phantom limb ownership, attention, and awareness; and reduced prosthesis satisfaction and embodiment (U = 175.50–364.00, p < .001 to .034). Disturbances in phantom limb perception (i.e., size, weight, pressure, temperature) were similar between groups (p = .086 to >.999). More negative body image was associated with increased phantom limb pain interference (τb = .25, p = .026). Conclusions: Adults with phantom limb pain demonstrate more negative body image and hypervigilance of the phantom limb as compared to peers with nonpainful phantom sensations. Mind-body treatments that target impaired body image and perception may be critical interventions for adults with phantom limb pain.Item Risk Factors for Underreporting of Life-Limiting Comorbidity Among Adults With Lower-Limb Loss(INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, 2023-10-14) Stauffer, Samantha Jeanne; Seth, Mayank; Pohlig, Ryan Todd; Beisheim-Ryan, Emma Haldane; Horne, John Robert; Smith, Sarah Carolyn; Sarlo, Frank Bernard; Sions, Jaclyn MeganPeripheral neuropathy (PN) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are life-limiting comorbidities among adults with lower-limb loss that may not be adequately addressed in current care models. The objective of this study was to evaluate underreporting of PN and PAD among adults with lower-limb loss. We conducted a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional dataset of community-dwelling adults with unilateral lower-limb loss seen in an outpatient Limb Loss Clinic (n = 196; mean age = 56.7 ± 14.4 years; 73.5% male). Individuals participated in standardized clinical examinations including Semmes-Weinstein monofilament testing to assess for PN and pedal pulse palpation to assess for PAD. Bivariate regression was performed to identify key variables for subsequent stepwise logistic regression to discern risk factors. Clinical examination results indicated 16.8% (n = 33) of participants had suspected PN alone, 15.8% (n = 31) had suspected PAD alone, and 23.0% (n = 45) had suspected PN and PAD. More than half of participants with clinical examination findings of PN or PAD failed to self-report the condition (57.7% and 86.8%, respectively). Among adults with lower-limb loss with suspected PN, participants with dysvascular amputations were at lower risk of underreporting (odds ratio [OR] = 0.2, 95% CI: 0.1-0.6). For those with suspected PAD, those who reported more medication prescriptions were at lower risk of underreporting (OR = 0.8, 95% CI: 0.7-1.0). Adults with lower-limb loss underreport PN and PAD per a medical history checklist, which may indicate underdiagnosis or lack of patient awareness. Routine assessment is highly recommended in this population and may be especially critical among individuals with non-dysvascular etiology.Item Test–retest reliability for performance-based outcome measures among individuals with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita(BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2022-02-05) Sions, Jaclyn Megan; Donohoe, Maureen; Beisheim-Ryan, Emma Haldane; Pohlig, Ryan Todd; Shank, Tracy Michele; Nichols, Louise ReidBackground: Most individuals with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, a rare condition characterized by joint contractures in ≥ 2 body regions, have foot and ankle involvement leading to compromised gait and balance. The purpose of this study was to establish between-days, test–retest reliability for performance-based outcome measures evaluating gait and balance, i.e., the 10-m Walk Test, Figure-of-8 Walk Test, 360-degree Turn Test, and modified Four Square Step Test, among adolescents and adults with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. Methods: This reliability study included ambulatory participants, aged 10 to 50 years, with a medical diagnosis of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. Participants completed performance-based measures, in a randomized order, on two separate occasions. Intraclass correlation coefficients with 95% confidence intervals and minimal detectable changes at the 90% and 95% confidence level were calculated. Results: Participants included 38 community-ambulators with a median of 13 out of 14 upper and lower joint regions affected. Intraclass correlation coefficient point estimates and 95% confidence intervals ranged from .85-.97 and .70-.98, respectively. Minimal detectable changes were 10 to 39% of sample means and were largest for the modified Four Square Step Test. Conclusions: Among individuals with arthrogryposis, gait speed per the 10-m Walk Test, as well as non-linear walking and dynamic balance assessment per the Figure-of-8 Walk and 360 Degree Turn Tests, have adequate test–retest reliability enabling evaluation of individual patient changes. Changes in groups of ambulatory individuals with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita may be reliably evaluated with all of the studied outcome measures.