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Este relatório apresenta o trabalho desenvolvido no decorrer dos quatro meses de estágio curricular na empresa Padrão Ortopédico. O objetivo primordial deste estágio incidiu em incorporar a FIR (Far Infrared Radiation) numa prótese, de modo que fosse possível aliviar alguns dos sintomas que os amputados experienciam diariamente. A motivação para o desenvolvimento desta inovação, surgiu a partir do facto que apesar de existirem alguns tratamentos para os problemas experienciados pelos amputados diariamente, como as terapias preventiva e farmacológica, as mesmas são descritas como insatisfatórias. A Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS), reconhece que a amputação é uma das principais causas de incapacidade no mundo. Existem vários fatores que podem levar a uma amputação, nomeadamente lesões traumáticas, doenças vasculares, infeções graves, malformações congénitas e má circulação. Considerando os dados epidemiológicos sobre amputações realizadas em Portugal entre 2000 e 2015, a 17 de outubro de 2015, havia cerca de 350 mil amputados em Portugal. Segundo um estudo clínico realizado em 2021, aproximadamente 80% das pessoas sofrem de dor fantasma após a amputação e aproximadamente 50% experienciam dor no membro residual. Atualmente, acredita-se que FIR possa estar relacionada com a melhoria de alguns problemas, sendo capaz de aliviar a dor fantasma, reduzir a inflamação e estimular a circulação sanguínea, acelerando assim a recuperação dos tecidos danificados. Deste modo, foram desenvolvidas interfaces que emitiam FIR, que foram testadas por um amputado transtibial durante uma semana. Em suma, as interfaces revelaram-se eficazes na atenuação e resolução das adversidades sentidas diariamente, sendo avaliadas de forma muito positiva pelo seu utilizador.
This report presents the work that was developed during the four months of internship at Padrão Ortopédico. The primordial goal of this internship focused on incorporating FIR (Far Infrared Radiation), into a prosthetic, due that it would be possible to relieve some of the symptoms that amputees experience on a daily basis. The motivation for the development of this innovation came from the fact that although there are some treatments for the problems experienced by amputees on a daily basis, such as preventive and pharmacological therapies, they are described as unsatisfactory. The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges that amputation is one of the main causes of disability in the world. There are several factors that can lead to an amputation, namely traumatic injuries, vascular diseases, severe infections, congenital malformations and poor circulation. Considering epidemiological data on amputations performed in Portugal between 2000 and 2015, on 17th of October 2015, there were around 350.000 amputees in Portugal. According to a clinical study conducted in 2021, approximately 80% of people suffer from Phantom Pain after amputation and approximately 50% experience Residual Limb Pain (RLP). Currently, it is believed that FIR may be related to the improvement of some problems, being able to relieve Phantom Pain, reduce inflammation and stimulate blood circulation, accelerating the recovery of damaged tissues. Thereby, were developed interfaces with the ability to emit FIR, which were assessed by a transtibial amputee for a week. In conclusion, the interfaces proved to be effective in mitigating and solving the adversities experienced on a daily basis, being evaluated very positively by their user.
This report presents the work that was developed during the four months of internship at Padrão Ortopédico. The primordial goal of this internship focused on incorporating FIR (Far Infrared Radiation), into a prosthetic, due that it would be possible to relieve some of the symptoms that amputees experience on a daily basis. The motivation for the development of this innovation came from the fact that although there are some treatments for the problems experienced by amputees on a daily basis, such as preventive and pharmacological therapies, they are described as unsatisfactory. The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges that amputation is one of the main causes of disability in the world. There are several factors that can lead to an amputation, namely traumatic injuries, vascular diseases, severe infections, congenital malformations and poor circulation. Considering epidemiological data on amputations performed in Portugal between 2000 and 2015, on 17th of October 2015, there were around 350.000 amputees in Portugal. According to a clinical study conducted in 2021, approximately 80% of people suffer from Phantom Pain after amputation and approximately 50% experience Residual Limb Pain (RLP). Currently, it is believed that FIR may be related to the improvement of some problems, being able to relieve Phantom Pain, reduce inflammation and stimulate blood circulation, accelerating the recovery of damaged tissues. Thereby, were developed interfaces with the ability to emit FIR, which were assessed by a transtibial amputee for a week. In conclusion, the interfaces proved to be effective in mitigating and solving the adversities experienced on a daily basis, being evaluated very positively by their user.
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Amputação Dor fantasma Interface FIR Amputation Phantom pain