title: Below-knee amputations.
abstract: Below-knee amputations are commonly performed for peripheral vascular disease. To be successful, the technic must be exacting, and it is crucial to bevel carefully the anterior and medial tibial surfaces to permit successful prosthetic rehabilitation.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000601:surgery*