Etiology and Characteristics of Amputations in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study from a Tertiary Rehabilitation Center
Background: Limb amputation significantly impacts the patient’s physical, emotional, and social life. Multiple etiological factors may lead to limb amputation. Unfortunately, there is limited data about amputation in Saudi Arabia. Since Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City (SBAHC) is a tertiary center receiving such patients, we collected data from ten years to look at the etiology, characteristics, and clinical impact of amputations in the Kingdom. Objective: This study aimed at identifying the etiology, characteristics, and risk factors for amputation cases in Saudi Arabia. Methods: Differences in amputee patients’ data at SBAHC collected over ten years were analyzed using appropriate statistical tests. In addition, we collected Functional independent measurement (FIM) scores for 618 SBAHC rehabilitation program participants.
