[Outcome of early fitting by silicone liner with lock system for dysvascular below-knee amputation: assessment of walking abilities by a specific questionnaire].

Purpose: To assess by a specific questionnaire the functional outcome of patients with below-the-knee amputation after early prosthetic fitting by the ICEROSS silicone liner, which had demonstrated improvement of stump healing and length of hospital stay.

Patients And Methods: In this retrospective study, walking ability was assessed by a specific score resulting from answers on a questionnaire. The outcome variables were walking inside and outside, transfer from sitting, climbing stairs, and use of walking aids.