title: "Jumping stump" phenomenon.
abstract: Myoclonic spasm of an amputated extremity can be problematic for amputees and requires recognition and understanding by surgeons encountering the phenomenon. In the present brief report, we describe the condition in a female amputee after below-the-knee amputation. Our aim is to increase awareness of this condition among foot and ankle surgeons.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ordu University School of Medicine, Ordu, Turkey. Electronic address: drhakanozcan@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Hakan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Özcan
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Ordu University School of Medicine, Ordu, Turkey.
authors.forename: Tuba
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Özcan
mesh_terms: D000672:Amputation Stumps; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009207:Myoclonus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
keywords: amputation; involuntary movement; lower extremity; muscle spasm