Trans-tibial amputation for reflex sympathetic dystrophy: postoperative management.
This paper describes the experience with a trans-tibial amputation due to reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Because of lack of information about postoperative management in these cases, the medical history is provided together with a description of early mobilisation and technical information about prosthetic equipment.
Emmelot
C H
CH
Department of Rehabilitation, Isala Klinieken, Zwolle, The Netherlands. emmelotc@sophia.nl
Spauwen
P H
PH
Hol
W
W
Overbeek
B
B
D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*