Knee disarticulation after total-knee replacement.

Prosthet Orthot Int

Sophia Rehabilitation Centre, Den Haag, The Netherlands.

Published: December 2002

An 89-year-old woman who had a total-knee replacement in the past, underwent a knee disarticulation of the same leg because of an ischaemic foot. Eight (8) months postoperatively the stump is fully weight-bearing and the patient is able to walk safely, using a prosthesis and a walking frame.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03093640208726655DOI Listing

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