Chronic knee pain

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Chronic knee pain

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I am presently working with 52 year old male with a recent transtibal
amputation secondary to chronic
osteomyelitis and intractable ankle pain from a shrapnel injury. He has been
successfully fit with a temporary thermoplastic PTB type prosthesis.

However, he also has a long history of knee pain and has limited extension
from his previous problem. His surgeon considers him a candidate for knee
replacement in the future. At the present time he has no relief from the knee
pain and is considering amputation above the knee as a remedy.

His surgeon has suggested joints & corset. His PM&R physician feels his
problem will not be remedied with this addition to his prosthesis.

Comments please and I will provide additional information requested.

Al Pike, CP

                          

Citation

“Chronic knee pain,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 7, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/218522.