11 y.o. knee disarticulation patient
Bryan King
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Title:
11 y.o. knee disarticulation patient
Creator:
Bryan King
Date:
3/12/2007
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I have a new 11 year old male knee disarticulation amputee for a prosthesis fitting. I would appreciate any input on foot, knee , and suspension selection. The physician has specified silicone gel suspension. I have explained to the patient and his mother that a pin and lock will create a cosmetic problem particularly in sitting with the long femoral section and short tibial section. I am considering a KISS type system or supracondylar with a removable window or expandable insert. Possibly start with a 9mm liner so we can accomodate growth by progressively going down to 6mm or 3mm thickness? His weight is 65 lbs. Thanks for any responses.
Bryan King, CPO
I have a new 11 year old male knee disarticulation amputee for a prosthesis fitting. I would appreciate any input on foot, knee , and suspension selection. The physician has specified silicone gel suspension. I have explained to the patient and his mother that a pin and lock will create a cosmetic problem particularly in sitting with the long femoral section and short tibial section. I am considering a KISS type system or supracondylar with a removable window or expandable insert. Possibly start with a 9mm liner so we can accomodate growth by progressively going down to 6mm or 3mm thickness? His weight is 65 lbs. Thanks for any responses.
Bryan King, CPO
Citation
Bryan King, “11 y.o. knee disarticulation patient,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/227920.
