Re: OANDP-L Digest - 27 Jul 2000 to 28 Jul 2000 (#2000-204)
Paul Meyer, CPO
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Re: OANDP-L Digest - 27 Jul 2000 to 28 Jul 2000 (#2000-204)
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Paul Meyer, CPO
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In a message dated 07/29/2000 12:19:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
<Email Address Redacted> writes:
<< Subject: amputee knee contracture orthosis
>>
Eddie,
We just did one of those for a woman with a 46 degree contracture (Right
BKA). Similar circumstances as far as discomfort from mild stretching. It
failed miserably. I think mainly due to patient compliance. The woman is now
getting an ortho consult to see if it can be surgically reduced.
<Email Address Redacted> writes:
<< Subject: amputee knee contracture orthosis
>>
Eddie,
We just did one of those for a woman with a 46 degree contracture (Right
BKA). Similar circumstances as far as discomfort from mild stretching. It
failed miserably. I think mainly due to patient compliance. The woman is now
getting an ortho consult to see if it can be surgically reduced.
Citation
Paul Meyer, CPO, “Re: OANDP-L Digest - 27 Jul 2000 to 28 Jul 2000 (#2000-204),” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 7, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/214637.
