AMPUTEE SELECTION-STUMP EXAMINATION
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SUMMARY
1. Stump length: should be at least 1/3 of the normal limb length.
2. Wound: age, site, healed? Usually long posterior flaps for vascular patients as these heal better.
3. Oedema.
4. Bony prominences.
5. Tendernes.
6. Sensation.
7. Power.
8. Contractures.
9. Examine the opposite side!
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.
