Altitude effects on residual limbs

John P. Boldt

Description

Title:

Altitude effects on residual limbs

Creator:

John P. Boldt

Date:

7/6/2015

Text:

Hello List,
I have a patient who traveled to Colorado Springs this past weekend and described an altitude reaction in his limb. He said it felt like it was compressing and developed pain. His only relief was to remove his prosthesis. His amputation is knee disarticulation level. He has been an amputee for over five years. He lives in Nebraska and states he has never experienced this before. He wondered if there was any recommendation or experience others had with this condition.
Thanks

John Boldt, C.P.O.





                          

Citation

John P. Boldt, “Altitude effects on residual limbs,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 23, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/237475.