Large Popliteal Cyst
Ferris, Peter (WHSCC)
Description
Collection
Title:
Large Popliteal Cyst
Creator:
Ferris, Peter (WHSCC)
Date:
6/6/2002
Text:
I've a BK patient with a large reoccuring cyst(2 inch diameter) in the
popliteal fossa. It has shown itself about once a year since a 1998
railway crush accident. The family doctor has ruled out a Baker's cyst
for
the time. Antibotics and bedrest are being given to defend against the
current staff infection.
Attempts to relieve for the cyst and minimize pressure on it have been
made
but with limited success. He currently uses a Pathfinder foot with an
Alpha
pin lock system. In the past gel socks and a PTB socket with sleeve
suspension were used primarily. A thigh corset was attempted two years
ago
but it caused distal end discomfort at the time. This last occurrence
developed in one afternoon just after taking a shower.
Has anyone had an experience with large(2 inch diameter) reoccurring
cyst in
a below knee amputee? What possible procedures or prosthetic treament
might benefit him and allow him to work again full-time again?
Peter Ferris, CPO
WHSCC, Assistive Devices
3700 Westfield Rd.
Saint John, NB E2M5Z4
Canada
voice: 506-738-4029
fax : 506-738-0702
popliteal fossa. It has shown itself about once a year since a 1998
railway crush accident. The family doctor has ruled out a Baker's cyst
for
the time. Antibotics and bedrest are being given to defend against the
current staff infection.
Attempts to relieve for the cyst and minimize pressure on it have been
made
but with limited success. He currently uses a Pathfinder foot with an
Alpha
pin lock system. In the past gel socks and a PTB socket with sleeve
suspension were used primarily. A thigh corset was attempted two years
ago
but it caused distal end discomfort at the time. This last occurrence
developed in one afternoon just after taking a shower.
Has anyone had an experience with large(2 inch diameter) reoccurring
cyst in
a below knee amputee? What possible procedures or prosthetic treament
might benefit him and allow him to work again full-time again?
Peter Ferris, CPO
WHSCC, Assistive Devices
3700 Westfield Rd.
Saint John, NB E2M5Z4
Canada
voice: 506-738-4029
fax : 506-738-0702
Citation
Ferris, Peter (WHSCC), “Large Popliteal Cyst,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/219066.
