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Prosthetic fitting in a patient with a transtibial amputation due to a congenital vascular malformation of the right leg.

Prosthet Orthot Int. 2013 Aug 28;

Authors: Simmelink EK, Rommers GM, Gardeniers JW, Zijlstra H

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Background:The problems of prescribing a prosthesis for a young girl with severe congenital vascular malformation deformity leading to a transtibial amputation.Case description and methods:Due to the high risk of recurrent bleeding and limitations regarding full weight bearing of the stump, a normal socket fitting process was not possible. Using a multidisciplinary approach, a prosthesis was designed to enable full weight bearing in a flexed knee position with ischial tuberosity support to prevent full weight bearing on the tibial part of the stump.Findings and outcomes:After training and adjustments to the design, a definitive prosthesis with a free motion mechanical knee joint could be used. During the training with this prosthesis, no skin problems were observed, and at the end of the rehabilitation, the patient had a high level of activities of daily living and sports.Conclusion:The above prosthetic solution with an adjusted socket design proved to be successful in this case.Clinical relevanceIn a patient with severe congenital vascular malformation deformity leading to a transtibial amputation, fitting of a good prosthesis without full weight bearing of the stump proved to be successful.

PMID: 23986465 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Self-reported prosthetic sock use among persons with transtibial amputation.

Prosthet Orthot Int. 2013 Aug 28;

Authors: D'Silva K, Hafner BJ, Allyn KJ, Sanders JE

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Authors: Kang HJ, Koh IH, Kim JS, Choi YR

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BACKGROUND: Dorsal wrist ganglions are one of the most frequently encountered problems of the wrist and often are associated with intraarticular disorders. However, it is unclear whether coexisting intraarticular disorders influence persistent pain or recurrence after arthroscopic resection of dorsal wrist ganglions.
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BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of the extensor mechanism after resection of the proximal tibia is challenging, and several methods are available. A medial gastrocnemius flap commonly is used, although it may be associated with an extensor lag. This problem also is encountered, although perhaps to a lesser extent, with other techniques for reconstruction of the extensor apparatus. It is not known how such lag develops with time and how it correlates with functional outcome.
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Treatment stability of Milwaukee brace in idiopathic hyperkyphosis.

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Authors: Mehdikhani M, Behtash H, Ganjavian MS, Abu Osman NA, Khalaj N

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