AMPUTATION-PRESSURE SENSITIVE AREAS
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SUMMARY
INTOLERANT AREAS
1. Spine of the tibia.
2. Head of the fibula.
3. Amputation stump.
4. Hamstring tendons.
TOLERANT AREAS
1. Patellar tendon.
2. Medial flare of tibia.
3. Residual pre-tibial musculature.
4. Popliteal area.
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.
