Assistance requested with case involving L1/L2 incomplete paraplegia considering amputation
Al Ingersoll
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Title:
Assistance requested with case involving L1/L2 incomplete paraplegia considering amputation
Creator:
Al Ingersoll
Date:
9/25/2002
Text:
I have recently consulted with a 47 year old man who, from an accident in
1978, has an L1 / L2 incomplete lesion causing paralysis. He can walk one
- two miles without any assistive devices, works full time, is married, a
homeowner and golfs for recreation. He has battled a plantar surface ulcer
on his right foot for over twenty years. Hip and knee strength and range
are good, with poor calf and hamstring strength. Because of the ulcer he
has relied on a wheelchair for about 80% of his mobility. He does not have
diabetes and I do not know if he smokes.
He has consulted with many different doctors and lately has been
considering a below-the-knee amputation because of the difficulties in
healing. The ulcer will close only if he is on bed rest.
He is considering the amputation but would like to consult with people with
paraplegia and a below-knee amputation who are walking with a prosthesis.
If anyone has a client like this he would like to contact them.
I will compile the responses and forward to him.
Thanks.
Al Ingersoll, Certified Prosthetist
Winkley Orthotics & Prosthetics
740 Douglas Drive North
Golden Valley MN 55422 USA
763-546-1177x128 Phone
763-252-1128 Direct to VM
763-847-9508 Fax
1-800-Winkley
<Email Address Redacted>
www.Winkley.com
1978, has an L1 / L2 incomplete lesion causing paralysis. He can walk one
- two miles without any assistive devices, works full time, is married, a
homeowner and golfs for recreation. He has battled a plantar surface ulcer
on his right foot for over twenty years. Hip and knee strength and range
are good, with poor calf and hamstring strength. Because of the ulcer he
has relied on a wheelchair for about 80% of his mobility. He does not have
diabetes and I do not know if he smokes.
He has consulted with many different doctors and lately has been
considering a below-the-knee amputation because of the difficulties in
healing. The ulcer will close only if he is on bed rest.
He is considering the amputation but would like to consult with people with
paraplegia and a below-knee amputation who are walking with a prosthesis.
If anyone has a client like this he would like to contact them.
I will compile the responses and forward to him.
Thanks.
Al Ingersoll, Certified Prosthetist
Winkley Orthotics & Prosthetics
740 Douglas Drive North
Golden Valley MN 55422 USA
763-546-1177x128 Phone
763-252-1128 Direct to VM
763-847-9508 Fax
1-800-Winkley
<Email Address Redacted>
www.Winkley.com
Citation
Al Ingersoll, “Assistance requested with case involving L1/L2 incomplete paraplegia considering amputation,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/219563.
