Trans-tibial amputation for reflex sympathetic dystrophy: postoperative management

Authors
Emmelot, CH Spauwen, PHM Hol, W Overbeek, B
Citation
Ch. Emmelot et al., Trans-tibial amputation for reflex sympathetic dystrophy: postoperative management, PROS ORTHOT, 24(1), 2000, pp. 79-82
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
03093646 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
79 - 82
Database
ISI
SICI code
0309-3646(200004)24:1<79:TAFRSD>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
This paper describes the experience with a trans-tibial amputation due to r eflex sympathetic dystrophy. Because of lack of information about postopera tive management in these cases, the medical history is provided together wi th a description of early mobilisation and technical information about pros thetic equipment.