Amputations

Question 0

Supra condylar

Answer 0

1. Patella fixed to end of femur

2. Involves supra condylar femoral division

Question 1

Above knee

Answer 1

1. 20-30cm below greater trochanter
2. Leaving 12cm above joint line for knee mechanism
3. This creates equal anterior and posterior skin flaps

Question 2

Below knee

Answer 2

1. Calf muscles to cover bone 15cm below tibial tuberosity

2. Long posterior flap

Question 3

Syme

Answer 3

1. Heel disarticulation

2. The maleoli excised and covered with a long posterior skin flap