%0 Journal Article
%T Impact of Prosthetic Intervention on the Quality of Life of Persons with Limb Amputation: A Longitudinal Assessment in North-Eastern Nigeria
%A Suleiman Mohammed
%A Abubakar Abdullahi
%A Habib Saad
%A Isa Muhammad Tanko
%A Mannir Kassim
%A Muhyiddeen Suleiman Bichi
%A Zahraddeen Tahir
%A Muhammad Sulaiman
%A Aliyu Musa
%A Muhammad Sani Hashim
%A Buhari Abdullahi Tafida
%A Babangida Shehu Bappah
%A Buhari Hassan
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 13
%N 6
%P 1-14
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2026
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1115353
%X <b>Objectives:</b> Limb amputation is a life-altering event that imposes significant physical and psychosocial burdens. While prosthetic provision is the primary rehabilitative intervention, empirical data regarding its longitudinal impact on Quality of Life (QoL) in North-Eastern Nigeria remains scarce. This study aimed to quantify the multi-dimensional QoL shifts in amputees following prosthetic fitting at a regional tertiary facility. <b>Methodology:</b> A longitudinal comparative study was conducted at the Physical Rehabilitation Centre, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). A cohort of 50 participants (n = 50; 88% male) was assessed at baseline (pre-fitting) and at follow-up (post-functional ambulation) using the WHOQOL-BREF instrument. Mean domain scores were analyzed using Paired t-tests, while Independent t-tests evaluated the influence of amputation level (Trans-tibial vs. Trans-femoral) on outcomes. <b>Results:</b> The mean age of the cohort was <b>38.76 ¡À 13.72 years</b>. Post-intervention data revealed statistically significant improvements (p < 0.01) across the <b>Physical (MD = </b><b>?</b><b>35.80)</b>, <b>Psychological (MD = </b><b>?</b><b>44.90)</b>, and <b>Environmental </b><b>(MD = </b><b>?</b><b>18.68)</b> domains. Conversely, the <b>Social Relationships domain</b> remained statistically stagnant (<b>p = 0.71</b>), indicating a lack of perceived social reintegration despite functional gains. Furthermore, Trans-tibial amputees achieved significantly higher Overall QoL scores than Trans-femoral users (p = 0.02), highlighting the biomechanical advantage of knee-joint preservation. <b>Conclusion:</b> Prosthetic intervention at UMTH facilitates a robust restoration of physical and psychological autonomy but fails to address the persistent social barriers associated with limb loss. These findings advocate for a shift toward a <b>bio-psychosocial rehabilitation model</b> that incorporates community sensitization and peer-led support to translate mobility gains into holistic social inclusion.
%K Lower-Limb Amputation
%K Prosthetic Rehabilitation
%K WHOQOL-BREF
%K Social Reintegration
%K North-Eastern Nigeria
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=152138