Rehabilitative of COVID-19 patients with acute lower extremity Ischemia and amputation

Authors

  • Luigia Brugliera
  • Alfio Spina
  • Paola Castellazzi
  • Paolo Cimino
  • Pietro Arcuri
  • Maria Grazia Deriu
  • Chiara Zanetta
  • Sara Monica Angelone
  • Jody Filippo Capitanio
  • Federica Alemanno
  • Carlo Meloni
  • Giuseppe D'Angelo
  • Elise Houdayer
  • Jubin Abutalebi
  • Pietro Mortini
  • Sandro Iannaccone

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-2714

Keywords:

COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, amputation, COVID-19 coagulopathy, rehabilitation, ischaemia.

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and rehabilitation management of patients who undergo amputation for COVID-19-associated coagulopathy. Methods: Clinical and laboratory data for 3 patients were analysed and their rehabilitative management discussed. Results: The medical records of 3 patients who had undergone amputation due to acute lower extremity ischaemia and who were provided with rehabilitation in our COVID-19 unit were reviewed. Conclusion: Coagulation changes related to SARS-CoV-2 may complicate recovery from this devastating disease. The rehabilitation management of amputated patients for COVID-19 acute lower extremity ischaemia is based on a multilevel approach for clinical, functional, nutritional and neuropsychological needs. Based on this limited experience, a dedicated programme for this specific group of patients seems advantageous to warrant the best functional outcome and quality of life.

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Published

2020-09-02

How to Cite

Brugliera, L., Spina, A., Castellazzi, P., Cimino, P., Arcuri, P., Grazia Deriu, M., … Iannaccone, S. (2020). Rehabilitative of COVID-19 patients with acute lower extremity Ischemia and amputation. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 52(9), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-2714

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 9 (2020)

Section

Special Report

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