In this article we aim to explain the visible physical changes that normally occur in the stump. We will look at both the short term period after amputation and the changes that can be expected to occur after long term artificial limb use.

This is a case report of a patient having undergone an AKA for an infected total knee replacement that was followed by progressive shortening of the bone stump leading to protrusion of the cement mantle of the pre-existing total hip replacement.

Bony overgrowth or exostosis can develop after any amputation. Depending on the location and amount, it may lead to cosmetic deformity, nerve entrapment, hyperkeratosis, adventitial bursitis, or even ulceration. This brief case report describes bony proliferation after a transmetatarsal amputation in a unique radiographic presentation.

Sep 6, 2024 · prosthesis. Stumps that allow end bearing are particularly desirable. Usually, end-bearing stumps retain a part of the sole pad or have a bony surface of sufficient size that it can bear the body weight for varying periods of time. These …

Operative treatment of bone overgrowth in children who have an acquired or congenital amputation. Stump overgrowth in juvenile amputees . Function of Skin Grafts in Children Following Acquired Amputation of the Lower Extremity .

Stump problems (SPs) secondary to traumatic lower limb amputation had a crucial influence on amputees’ ability to return to living and work. The purpose of this study was to investigate the surgical management strategies of the SPs after above-ankle amputation of the lower limb secondary to trauma.

Dec 26, 2019 · Stump overgrowth is the most common complication following limb amputation in children, and the incidence varies from 4 to 50% [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. Age, location, reason for amputation, and level of amputation are known factors that affect the prevalence of stump overgrowth. Among them age and location are the most influencing factors.

Terminal overgrowth in transverse deficiencies and in amputations, particularly of the humerus and tibia necessitate serial trimming procedures or re-amputation. Capping using an autogenous bone graft or a titanium and polyethylene endoprosthetic cap provides a satisfactory way of avoiding these re-amputations and allowing end-bearing.

frequently occur at the stump end. The bony stump has to be carefully rounded at the operation. If the stump has two or more bones such as in below-knee or midfoot amputations the relation in length between these bones is very important. Overlength of one bone might cause troubles. Secondary changes of bone con­

Feb 26, 2020 · One case required stump revision for bony overgrowth, and one case developed asymptomatic mild genu varum. The original Ertl osteomyoplasty may serve as one of the options for treatment of...