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Mahidol Day 2024
On Mahidol Day 2024, we remember the profound contributions of Prince Mahidol, the Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health in Thailand. His dedication to advancing healthcare continues to inspire us all. This year, students from the Prosthetics and Orthotics Program at Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, joined the press conference and fundraising efforts at Wang Lang Market.
If you wish to support this noble cause, donations can be made to the Siriraj Foundation, Siriraj Hospital, to help provide care for those in need.
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Tesfalem Bogale, Exchange Student from Oslomet University, Belgium
Tesfalem Bogale, Exchange Student from Oslomet University, Belgium Admission for International Applicants to Bachelor’s Degree Program
[Admission for International Applicants to Bachelor’s Degree Program]
Application period : March 20 – May 31, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact the following individuals: Ms. Thirayada Chotmongkol (International coordinator) SSPO Undergraduate Education
Cycling in people with a lower limb amputation – Editor’s choice collection Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Poonsiri, J., Dekker, R., Dijkstra, P. U., Hijmans, J. M., & Geertzen, J. (2021). Cycling in people with a lower limb amputation. BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation, 13(1), 75.
- DOI: 10.1186/s13102-021-00302-3
Abstract
Background
To evaluate cycling participation and identify barriers and facilitators related to cycling participation in people with a lower limb amputation (LLA) in the Netherlands.
Methods
A questionnaire was sent to adults with a LLA between March and August 2019 to obtain information regarding prosthesis, individual’s characteristics, amputation, cycling barriers and facilitators, and prosthetic satisfaction. The questionnaires were distributed via 8 orthopedic workshops, post and were given directly. To find cycling predictors, variables associated with cycling (p < 0.1) were entered into a logistic regression analysis. Non-significant variables were removed manually.
Results
Participants (n = 207, 71% males) had a mean age of 62.0 ± 13.0 years. The most frequent level of amputation was transtibial (42%), and trauma was the most frequent cause of amputation (43%). After the LLA, 141 participants (68%) cycled for recreation (80%), physical fitness (74%), and transport (50%). In the past six months, cyclists cycled for recreation (79%) and transport (66%). Most cycled less than once a day. Recreational cyclists cycled alone (75%) for a median duration of 45 min or 14 km per ride. Cyclists with a transportation purpose usually cycled to go shopping (80%) or to visit friends (68%), with a median duration of 20 min or five kilometers per ride. Cyclists reported more facilitators (median (IQR) = 5 (3, 7) than non-cyclists 0 (0, 3). The majority of cyclists reported a positive attitude toward cycling (89%) and cycled because of health benefits (81%). A dynamic foot (odds ratio: 5.2, 95% CI 2.0, 13.3) and a higher number of facilitators (odds ratio: 1.3, 95% CI 1.2, 1.5) positively predicted cycling, whereas the presence of other underlying diseases (odds ratio: 0.4, 95% CI 0.2, 0.9) negatively predicted cycling (R2: 40.2%).
Conclusion
In the Netherlands, the majority of adults cycled after a LLA, mainly for recreational purposes. A dynamic foot, a higher number of facilitators, and no other underlying diseases increases the likelihood of cycling after a LLA. The results suggest that personal motivation and a higher mobility level could be the key to increasing cycling participation. Future research should determine the association between motivation, mobility levels, and cycling with a LLA.
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https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/olympics-2021
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Fitting transtibial and transfemoral prostheses in persons with a severe flexion contracture: problems and solutions – a systematic review
- Jutamanee Poonsiri, Pieter U. Dijkstra & Jan H. B. Geertzen (2021) Fitting transtibial and transfemoral prostheses in persons with a severe flexion contracture: problems and solutions – a systematic review, Disability and Rehabilitation, DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1893393
- DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1893393
Abstract
Purpose
In persons with a hip or knee flexion contracture ≥25°, fitting a prosthesis is said to be difficult. This systematic review aims to assess the evidence for fitting of a prosthesis in persons with a severe contracture (≥25°) after a lower limb amputation.
Method
PubMed, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, and Orthotics & Prosthetics Virtual Library databases were searched from inception to December 2019, using database specific search terms related to amputation, prosthesis, and contracture. Reference lists of included studies were checked for relevant studies. Quality of the included studies was assessed using the critical appraisal checklist for case reports (Joanna Briggs Institute).
Results
In total, 13 case studies provided evidence for fitting of a prosthesis in more than 63 persons with a transtibial amputation and three with a transfemoral amputation, all of whom had a hip or knee flexion contracture ≥25°. Some studies found a reduction in contractures after prosthesis use.
Conclusions
Several techniques for fitting a prosthesis in case of a flexion contracture ≥25° were found. Contracture reduction occurred in some cases and was possibly related to prosthesis use. Fitting a transtibial or transfemoral prosthesis in persons with a lower limb amputation with a severe flexion contracture is possible.
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Captivating Experience at PMAC 2024: Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (SSPO) Hosts Geopolitics, Human Securities, and Health Equity Exploration
🌟 ( 24 January 2024 ) The atmosphere at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) 2024, held at Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (SSPO) on January 24, was enchanting and delightful! Under the theme ‘Geopolitics, Human Securities and Health Equity in an Era of Polycrises, ‘ attendees experienced something extraordinary while exploring the school environment and soaking in the educational atmosphere. They also encountered patient-centric services and delved into the world of medical research. Moreover, guests were given an insightful tour of Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital and the Siriraj Bimuksthan Museum.
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