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what is a symes amp
amputation of the foot through the articulation of the ankle with removal of the malleoli of the tibia and fibula
amputation of the foot through the articulation of the ankle with removal of the malleoli of the tibia and fibula
what is a byde amputation?
amputation at the ankle with removal of the talus and fusion of the tibia and calcaneus.
amputation at the ankle with removal of the talus and fusion of the tibia and calcaneus.
what is a chopat amputation?
Chopart amputation removes the forefoot and midfoot, saving talus and calcaneus;

this is a very unstable amputation, noting that most of the tendons which act around the ankle joint have lost their insertion into foot and the heel remains unsta...
Chopart amputation removes the forefoot and midfoot, saving talus and calcaneus;

this is a very unstable amputation, noting that most of the tendons which act around the ankle joint have lost their insertion into foot and the heel remains unstable;
- has a pronounced tendency to go into equinus
what is a lisfranc amputation?
amputation of the foot at the tarsometatarsal joint, the plantar soft tissues being preserved to make the flap
amputation of the foot at the tarsometatarsal joint, the plantar soft tissues being preserved to make the flap
what is a transmetatarsal ?
name these mid foot amputations
name these mid foot amputations
1) metatarsophalangeal

2) transmet/ mid tarsal
what fxal losses (3) result from PFA?
premature toe break, shortened stride length, foot lever arms reduced.
Px Rx for transmet amputation?
toe filler
ucbl type px
extended steel shank
rocker sole
Px rx for Lisfranc amputation?
toefiller insufficient

suspension difficult

supramalleolar

high top shoe/boot Px

may require afo with filler
toefiller insufficient

suspension difficult

supramalleolar

high top shoe/boot Px

may require afo with filler
name 4 benefits of symes amputatation
long lever arm
distal end bearing
good suspension
efficient gait px
3 options for Px Rx for symes amputation?
1-posterior opening- extremely bulbous distal end, ease of donning, post-op, structurally less stable

2-medial opening/door

3-Cylindrical-pelite liner, stove pipe design
what are the 3 goals of px management of partial foot px?
increase wt bearing
provide cushioning
assist in roll-over
describe why chopart amp is so difficult to deal with prosthetically
no build ht room

px must extend to patellar tendon