Panniculectomy surgery again
Al Ingersoll C.P.
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Title:
Panniculectomy surgery again
Creator:
Al Ingersoll C.P.
Date:
6/19/2000
Text:
Dear listserv,
Several weeks ago I requested advice about a client with a
transfemoral amputation who is considering this surgery. I did not
receive any replies, which made me wonder if I need to explain the
situation further. This 30 year old gentleman's body weight was at
approximately 400lbs and is now approaching 220lbs. This large
weight loss has left him with a very pendulous abdomen that hangs
down almost to his knees. He has successfully ambulated for
almost 3 years now using a two color Iceross with lanyard
suspension. This accommodates the residual limb changes,
however some pistoning occurs between the lanyard and
prosthesis. I have asked him and his plastic surgeon to consider
removing the excess skin as an option to allow easier donning of a
straight suction(no belts or silicone sleeves) socket.
Has anyone dealt with this type of surgery for someone with a
transfemoral amputation?
Thank you,
Al Ingersoll C.P.
<Email Address Redacted>
Winkley Prosthetics
Golden Valley MN USA
phone # 763-546-1177
Several weeks ago I requested advice about a client with a
transfemoral amputation who is considering this surgery. I did not
receive any replies, which made me wonder if I need to explain the
situation further. This 30 year old gentleman's body weight was at
approximately 400lbs and is now approaching 220lbs. This large
weight loss has left him with a very pendulous abdomen that hangs
down almost to his knees. He has successfully ambulated for
almost 3 years now using a two color Iceross with lanyard
suspension. This accommodates the residual limb changes,
however some pistoning occurs between the lanyard and
prosthesis. I have asked him and his plastic surgeon to consider
removing the excess skin as an option to allow easier donning of a
straight suction(no belts or silicone sleeves) socket.
Has anyone dealt with this type of surgery for someone with a
transfemoral amputation?
Thank you,
Al Ingersoll C.P.
<Email Address Redacted>
Winkley Prosthetics
Golden Valley MN USA
phone # 763-546-1177
Citation
Al Ingersoll C.P., “Panniculectomy surgery again,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/214785.
