AMPUTATION-TRANS TIBIAL AMPUTATION
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SUMMARY
1. The most common amputation in Australia.
2. Ideal stump length should be 1/3 (33%) of the normal leg.
3. When considering components: can the patient afford it and can they use it?
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.
