[Current issues of rehabilitation of the disabled older persons with limb loss due to obliterative arterial disease.].

Utilization of prosthetic and orthotic care services among patients with limb stump due to obliterative diseases of peripheral arteries was analyzed based on population register of limb amputations. It was established that not more than 34% of patients apply for primary prosthesis after lower limb amputation. This rate decreases among patients older than 60 years, and significantly decreases among patients older than 70 years - down to 16,2%. In order to improve the mobility level and quality of life among this population of patients it is considered to design and implement interdepartmental rehabilitation programs in the regions.