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Review
. 2024 Sep;127(9):637-643.
doi: 10.1007/s00113-024-01468-4. Epub 2024 Aug 2.

[Digital technologies and strategies in amputation medicine]

[Article in German]
Cosima Prahm  1 , Michael Bressler  2 , Johannes Heinzel  2 , Henrik Lauer  2 , Jana Ritter  2 , Adrien Daigeler  2 , Jonas Kolbenschlag  2
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Review

[Digital technologies and strategies in amputation medicine]

[Article in German]
Cosima Prahm et al. Unfallchirurgie (Heidelb). 2024 Sep.

Abstract
in English, German

Surgical techniques in amputation medicine did not change for a long time, while prosthesis technology underwent rapid development. The focus shifted to optimising the residual limb for prostheses use. At the same time, digital technologies such as gamification, virtual and mixed reality revolutionised rehabilitation. The use of gamification elements increases motivation and adherence to therapy, while immersive technologies enable realistic and interactive therapy experiences. This is particularly useful in the context of controlling modern prostheses and treating phantom pain. In addition, digital applications contribute to optimised documentation of symptoms and therapy successes. Overall, these technologies open up new, effective and personalised therapeutic approaches that can significantly improve the quality of life of amputation patients.

Die chirurgischen Techniken in der Amputationsmedizin unterlagen über einen langen Zeitraum keiner Veränderung, während die Prothesentechnik eine rasante Weiterentwicklung erfuhr. Der Fokus verlagerte sich auf die Optimierung des Amputationsstumpfes für Prothesen. Gleichzeitig führten digitale Technologien wie Gamification, Virtual und Mixed Reality zu einer Revolutionierung der Rehabilitation. Die Anwendung von Gamification-Elementen steigert die Motivation und Adhärenz hinsichtlich der Therapie, während immersive Technologien realistische und interaktive Therapieerfahrungen ermöglichen. Dies ist insbesondere im Kontext der Steuerung moderner Prothesen sowie der Behandlung von Phantomschmerzen von Nutzen. Darüber hinaus tragen digitale Anwendungen zu einer optimierten Dokumentation von Symptomen und Therapieerfolgen bei. Insgesamt eröffnen diese Technologien neue, effektive und personalisierte Therapieansätze, die die Lebensqualität von Amputationspatienten erheblich verbessern können.

Keywords: Biofeedback; Gamification; Prosthesis training; Quality of life; Rehabilitation.

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