Clinical Translatability of Reactive Hyperemia Measurements That Can Monitor Adaptation of Residual Limb Skin to Socket Wear
Abstract
The subject of the research is to compare direct measurements of reactive hyperemia (RH) response using OCT to indirect measurements using thermal images to confirm that changes in thermal imaging do represent changes in skin vascular flow. The purpose is to provide evidence-based assessments to guide clinical care to enhance the quality of life of people with limb amputation. Findings could dictate treatment earlier on, helping Service Members return to duty more quickly and fully, while saving time, energy, and resources attempting a treatment regimen that will be less successful. There are three aims. The first aim is to define the relationship between skin temperature and microvascular response during reactive hyperemia. The second aim is to determine the differences in reactive hyperemia between normal skin and residual limb skin exposed to transtibial and transfemoral prosthesis use. The third aim is to evaluate the associations between reactive hyperemia response and clinical outcomes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1190921
Entities
People
- Molly E. Baumann
- Walter L. Childers
Organizations
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine