Optimal BK stump length
Greg Penfold
Description
Collection
Title:
Optimal BK stump length
Creator:
Greg Penfold
Date:
1/29/1999
Text:
We are having a discussion with a local surgeon regarding the optimal length
for BK amputation. Although most sources recommend a 12cm to 17cm or 5 to
7 bone length from the medial joint line, he has a manual which recommends
an 18cm to 20cm length. I believe his source is the University of Texas.
Does anyone know of any published studies or textbooks which analyze the
pros and cons of different length stumps?
Greg Penfold CPO
for BK amputation. Although most sources recommend a 12cm to 17cm or 5 to
7 bone length from the medial joint line, he has a manual which recommends
an 18cm to 20cm length. I believe his source is the University of Texas.
Does anyone know of any published studies or textbooks which analyze the
pros and cons of different length stumps?
Greg Penfold CPO
Citation
Greg Penfold, “Optimal BK stump length,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/211151.
