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The primary aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and demographic characteristics of posttraumatic LEL (PTLEL) in patients with a history of severe lower extremity trauma using the LELSQ. Secondary objectives were to identify risk factors for PTLEL, to investigate the relationship between LELSQ scores, health-related quality of life (HR-QoL), and lower extremity functioning.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Patients treated for complex lower extremity trauma between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, in two level one trauma centers who meet inclusion criteria were sent three questionnaires: LELSQ, Eq. 5D-5L, and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS). Additionally, baseline demographic and trauma data were collected.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>A total of 115 patients (46.0%) responded, of which 95 were included. LELSQ screened 59 patients (62.1%) positive for PTLEL. Those with PTLEL reported more problems with daily life, with a lower median EQ-VAS and EQ-index score (70.0 and 0.700, respectively) compared with non-PTLEL (90.0 and 0.874, respectively). A clinically reported difference was found in the LEFS median scores, with PTLEL 39.0 compared with 66.0 in non-PTLEL.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Among patients who participated in this study, 62.1% screened positive for PTLEL following complex lower limb trauma. 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