Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Global Neuroma Incidence in Upper Extremity Amputees.
Ann Plast Surg
; 92(1): 80-85, 2024 Jan 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Neuromas substantially decrease a patient's quality of life and obstruct the use of prosthetics. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the global incidence of neuroma formation in upper extremity amputees.METHODS:
A literature search was performed using 3 databases Web of Science, MEDLINE, and Cochrane. Inclusion criteria for the systematic review were those studies investigating only upper extremity amputees and reported postamputation neuroma. A random-effects, inverse-variance analysis was conducted to determine the pooled proportion of neuromas within the upper extremity amputation population. Critical appraisal using the JBI Checklist for Studies Reporting Prevalence Data of each individual article were performed for the systematic review.RESULTS:
Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria collating a total of 1931 patients across 8 countries. More than three-fourth of patients are young men (77%; age range, 19-54 years) and had an amputation due to trauma. The random-effects analysis found the pooled combined proportion of neuromas to be 13% (95% confidence interval, 8%-18%). The treatment of neuroma is highly variable, with some patients receiving no treatment.CONCLUSIONS:
The pooled proportion of neuroma incidence in the 1931 patients was 13%. With the known global prevalence of upper extremity amputees, this translates to nearly 3 million amputees suffering from a neuroma globally. Increasing training in preventative surgical methods could contribute to lowering this incidence and improving the outcomes of this patient population.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Amputés
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Névrome
Type d'étude:
Systematic_reviews
Limites:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Langue:
En
Journal:
Ann Plast Surg
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Tunisie