Demographics and clinical characteristics between fallers and non-fallers
| Demographics and comorbidities | Faller (n=16) | Non-faller (n=30) | Statistic, p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years, mean (SD)) | 64.4 (13.5) | 58.5 (13.3) | 0.17 |
| Gender (n (%) male) | 10 (63) | 26 (87) | 0.08 |
| Indication for amputation (n (%)) | 0.51 | ||
| PVD | 9 (56) | 9 (30) | |
| Trauma | 6 (38) | 11 (37) | |
| Other | 1 (6) | 10 (33) | |
| Time since amputation (years, mean (SD)) | 13.2 (19.1) | 18.0 (19.2) | 0.20 |
| K-level (n (%)) | 0.13 | ||
| K-1 | 1 (6) | 0 (0) | |
| K-2 | 3 (19) | 1 (3) | |
| K-3 | 4 (25) | 9 (30) | |
| K-4 | 8 (50) | 20 (67) | |
| AMP-PRO score (mean (SD)) | 39.6 (7.2) | 43.2 (3.0) | 0.23 |
| Stump length (cm, mean (SD)) | 17.7 (2.6) | 16.6 (3.3) | 0.29 |
| Employment status (n (%) employed) | 2 (13) | 13 (43) | 0.05 |
Bold text highlights significant difference at p≤0.05 between fallers and non-fallers.
AMP-PRO, amputee mobility predictor; PVD, peripheral vascular disease.