AMPUTEE SELECTION-STUMP PROBLEMS
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SUMMARY
1. Severe skin tethering.
2. Callus formation: patient has been end-bearing on the stump for a long duration.
3. Wound infection and dehiscence.
4. Dermatitis.
5. Loss of volume.
6. Verrucous hyperplasia: due to inadequate contact with the prosthetic.
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.
