Altitude effects on residual limbs
John P. Boldt
Description
Collection
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.
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 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/237475.
