AMPUTATION-LEVEL OF AMPUTATION
SUMMARY
1. Digit.
2. Ray: digit & metatarsal.
3. Transmetatarsal.
4. Lisfranc: through the Lisfranc joint.
5. Chopart: amputation between the talus and the calcaneus proximally and the cuboid and the navicular distally (trans-carpal).
6. Syme's: ankle disarticulation/tibio-talar disarticulation.
7. Transtibial amputation.
8. Knee disarticulation.
9. Transfemoral amputation.
10. Hip disarticulation.
11. 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.