54
Views
10
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Review Papers

Amputations of the Lower Limb—An Overview on Technical Aspects

&
Pages 388-392 | Published online: 07 Nov 2016

References

  • Boyd H. B. Amputation of the foot, with calcaneo-tibial arthrodesis. J Bone Joint Surg, 1939, 21: 997–1000.
  • Burgess E. M., Matsen F. A. Current concepts review: Determining amputation levels in peripheral vascular disease. J Bone Joint Surg, 63A: 1493–1497, 1981.
  • Burgess E. M., Matsen F. A., Wyss C. R., Simmons C. W. segmental transcutaneous measurements of Po2 in patients requiring below-knee amputations for peripheral vascular insufficiency. J Bone Joint Surg, 64A: 378–382, 1982.
  • Burgess E. M., Romano R. L., Zettl J. H., Schröck R. D. Amputations of the leg for peripheral vascular insufficiency. J Bone Joint Surg, 1971, 53A: 874–890.
  • Burgess E. M. Knee disarticulation and above knee amputation. In Moore W., Malone J. (eds). Lower extremity amputations. Philadelphia, W. B. Saunders Co 1989: 132–146.
  • Chang B. B., Bock D. E. M., Jacobs R. L., et al. Increased limb salvage by the use of unconventional foot amputations. J Vasc Surg, 1994, 19: 341–348.
  • Dirschl D. R., Tornetta P. I. I. I., Sims S. H. Amputation and Prosthetics. In Koval K. (ed). Orthopaedic Knowledge Update. Home Study Syllabus 7. Rosemont, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2002: 127–137.
  • Early J. S. Transmetatarsal and midfoot amputations. Clin Orthop, 1999, 361: 85–90.
  • Ertl J. Über Amputationsstümpfe. Chirurg, 1949, 20: 218–224.
  • Faber D. C., FIELDINg L. P. Gritti-Stokes (through-knee) amputation: should it be reintroduced ? Sou t h Med J, 2001, 94 (10): 997–1001.
  • Gottschalk F., Stills M. The biomechanics of transfemoral amputation. Prosthet Orthot Int, 1994, 18: 12–17.
  • Gottschalk F. Transfemoral amputation: Biomechanics and surgery. Clin Orthop, 1999, 361: 15–22.
  • McDermott J. E. The diabetic foot (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Monograph Series). Rosemont, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1995.
  • Pinzur M. S., Gold J., Schwartz D., Gross N. Energy demands for waling in dysvascular amputees as related to the level of amputation. Orthopaedics, 1992, 15: 1033–1037.
  • Pinzur M. S. Restoration of walking ability with Syme’s ankle disarticulation. Cl i n Orthop, 1999, 361: 71–75.
  • Pirogoff N. I. The Classic: Resection of bones and joints and amputation and disarticulation ofjoints. Translated by Malinin T. I. Clin Or t hop, 1991, 266: 3–11.
  • Smith D. G. Principles of partial foot amputations in the diabetic. Instr Course Lec t, 1999, 48: 321–329.
  • Smith D. G., Fergason J. R. Transtibial amputations. Clin Orthop, 1999, 361: 108–115.
  • Taniguchi A., Tanaka Y., Kadono K., Inada Y., Takakura Y Pirogoff ankle disarticulation as an option for ankle disarticulation. Clin Orthop, 2003, 414: 322–328.
  • Waters R. L., Perry J., Antonelli D., Hislop H. Energy cost of walking of amputees: The influence of level of amputation. J Bone Joint Surg, 1976, 58-A: 42–46.
  • Yusuf S. W., Baker D. M., Wenham P. W., Makin G. S., Hopkinson B. R. Role of Gritti-Stokes amputation in peripheral vascular disease. Ann R Coll Surg Engl., 1997, 79(2): 102–104.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.