Re: Chronic knee pain
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Title:
Re: Chronic knee pain
Text:
I wish to thank everyone for replying. It was decided today to try joints and
corset as a first step.
Original question:
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
corset as a first step.
Original question:
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
“Re: Chronic knee pain,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 27, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/218525.
