AMPUTATION-SYMES AMPUTATION
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SUMMARY
1. Uncommon in adults, more in children.
2. Consists of talo-calcaneal disarticulation & trimming of the malleoli. The heel pad is then placed under the tibial plafaunt.
3. End-bearing stump.
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.
