AMPUTATION STUMP-VOLUME CHANGES

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SUMMARY

1. 1 week post-OP: volume at its peak.

2. 1-2 weeks: oedema settles & tissues begin to atrophy.

3. 2-3 weeks: oedema resolves & tissues atrophy.


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.