AMPUTATION-COMMON LEVELS
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SUMMARY
1. Toe/digital amputation.
2. Ray amputation: digit & metatarsal.
3. Symes: tibio-talar disarticulation.
4. Lisfranc: across the lisfranc joint.
5. Trans-tibial amputation (TTA).
6. Knee disarticulation.
7. Trans-femoral amputation (TFA).
8. Hip disarticulation.
9. Hind quarter amputation.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
