“Spare parts surgery” is well-described in the plastic surgery literature. In the setting of trauma, otherwise discarded parts can be utilized for reconstruction resulting in a superior functional and aesthetic outc...“Spare parts surgery” is well-described in the plastic surgery literature. In the setting of trauma, otherwise discarded parts can be utilized for reconstruction resulting in a superior functional and aesthetic outcome for the patient. We describe the use of spare part surgery in order to preserve a functional knee articulation in a patient undergoing amputation for compartment.展开更多
A below knee amputation(BKA)requires sufficient stump length for the fitting of a modern prosthesis.In cases of trauma where the levels of injury are unpredictable,achieving sufficient stump length can be a challenge....A below knee amputation(BKA)requires sufficient stump length for the fitting of a modern prosthesis.In cases of trauma where the levels of injury are unpredictable,achieving sufficient stump length can be a challenge.We described a case report of using the Ilizarov technique for bone lengthening at the residual BKA stump for a patient who sustained a mangled limb following a road traffic accident.Using this technique,we have successfully lengthened the tibial stump adequately for a functioning prosthesis.As shown in this case,we believe that this technique could attain an excellent outcome for a selected group of patients with short residual BKA stump.展开更多
文摘“Spare parts surgery” is well-described in the plastic surgery literature. In the setting of trauma, otherwise discarded parts can be utilized for reconstruction resulting in a superior functional and aesthetic outcome for the patient. We describe the use of spare part surgery in order to preserve a functional knee articulation in a patient undergoing amputation for compartment.
文摘A below knee amputation(BKA)requires sufficient stump length for the fitting of a modern prosthesis.In cases of trauma where the levels of injury are unpredictable,achieving sufficient stump length can be a challenge.We described a case report of using the Ilizarov technique for bone lengthening at the residual BKA stump for a patient who sustained a mangled limb following a road traffic accident.Using this technique,we have successfully lengthened the tibial stump adequately for a functioning prosthesis.As shown in this case,we believe that this technique could attain an excellent outcome for a selected group of patients with short residual BKA stump.
