A Transcutaneous Intramedullary Attachment For AKA Prostheses

Achieving good functional results for ambulatory amputees with above-knee amputation (AKA) can be challenging. Patients) often experience poor socket fit exacerbated by minor weight changes, sweating, and skin problems. There have been several attempts at transcutaneous intramedullary fixation with...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Robert Kennon, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Implant Surgery & Research Foundation 2013-03-01
Series:Reconstructive Review
Online Access:https://reconstructivereview.org/ojs/index.php/rr/article/view/29