Evaluation of body fat percentage in individual with bilateral transfemoral amputation by different methods: case study
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Amputation, Body Composition, Anthropometry, Electric Impedance, Absorptiometry, PhotonAbstract
Amputations increase the risk of changes in body composition, a condition that interferes with balance when wearing prosthetics limbs, increases physical tiredness and results in lower performance in physical therapy. As such, it is essential to choose the most appropriate method for assessing body composition. Objective: To evaluate a percentage of body fat of an individual with amputation by different methods and compare the results. Method: This is a retrospective case study of a male amputee, aged 67 years, with bilateral transfemoral amputations due to vascular conditions, who attended treatment at the Nutrition Services of the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Institute of the University of São Paulo Medical School General Hospital, Brazil. The study used the sum of skinfold thickness, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Results: Anthropometric data showed a percentage of body fat of 34, 3%, BIA indicated 33%, and DXA revealed 37%. Conclusion: In this case, we suggest that, if it is unfeasible to use DXA to assess the body composition of amputees, skinfold thickness is the most recommended method. Future studies are essential in order to establish the appropriate method for assessing body composition of people with bilateral lower limb amputations, as it contributes to better clinical outcomes of amputee patients undergoing rehabilitation treatment.
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