Amputees with Short Residual Limbs - International Center for …
The treatment options for amputees with short residual limbs are to have the stump prosthesis modified and/or to lengthen the residual limb. Limb lengthening is usually achieved, by surgically attaching an external fixator and then performing an osteotomy (bone cut) .
LONG TERM EFFECTS OF PROSTHESES ON STUMP IN LOWER LIMB AMPUTEES…
2017年6月26日 · One hundred lower limb amputees wearing prostheses for more than 5 years were studied and long terms effects on stumps were noted. Common changes were tissue destruction, tissue proliferation, contact dermatitis, circulatory changes, recurrent folliculitis, bursa formation, and eczematous changes.
Lower Limb Prosthetic Sockets and Suspension Systems
Many patients with amputations stop wearing their prosthesis and a major cause is socket-related problems (poor fit, poor biomechanics, and reduced control) [1]. The process of making a socket begins with taking measurements and a negative cast of the residual limb. The cast is filled with plaster to create a positive mould.
Amputation stump management: A narrative review - PMC
After amputation surgery, the stump is fixed with a rigid dressing and the pylon is connected with a foot prosthesis, allowing the amputee to proceed with training activities, such as sitting, standing, and walking as soon as possible.
Foreshortened Prostheses (Stubbies) - Amputee Coalition
Stubbies are foreshortened prostheses used during and sometimes after initial ambulatory rehabilitation. They are custom fitted and are usually made up of standard sockets, no articulated knee joints or shank, with modified rocker bottoms or Sach feet turned backward to prevent the individual from falling 4.
Amputees with Residual Short Limbs - Paley Orthopedic & Spine …
By lengthening of the short tibial remnant, fitting and function as a below-the-knee amputee can be achieved. The same is true for a patient with a short forearm stump. The remaining radius and ulna bones can be lengthened to permit below-the-elbow prosthetic fitting.
Managing Stump Ulcers Effectively - The Wound Pros
In transfemoral amputees, stump ulcers commonly occur in the upper medial margins of the prosthesis, the inguinal fold, and the adductor region of the thigh. Early signs of ulceration on residual limbs include mild edema and reactive hyperemia or redness.
All bilateral leg amputees can greatly benefit from the use of stubbies during and after initial ambulatory rehabilitation, especially those with short residual limbs. The elderly, physically unfit, diabetic, and/or those affected by vascular and/or cardiorespiratory conditions are also prime candidates for fitting.
Medical Conditions: Stump changes - artlimb
In this article we aim to explain the visible physical changes that normally occur in the stump. We will look at both the short term period after amputation and the changes that can be expected to occur after long term artificial limb use.
26: Skin Problems of the Amputee | O&P Virtual Library
The skin of an amputee who wears a prosthesis is subject to numerous abuses. Most leg prostheses have a snugly fitting socket in which air cannot circulate freely, thereby trapping perspiration. The socket provides for weight bearing; uneven loading may cause stress on localized areas of the stump skin.