To find a multiple amputee more severe than a triple amputee is not easy. This is a report of a 36-year-old patient with right knee disarticulation, left trans-femoral amputation and right elbow disarticulation due to peripheral ischemic necrosis, when he was applied vasopressor in septic shock condition. His left hand was also 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th distal interphalangeal joint disarticulation...

Longitudinal deficiency tibia, total or partial Orthopaedic-surgical t reatment cannot be avoided if a child with this condition is to walk. If possible the operat ion is carried out at the suckling age, so that walking can start according to the child's development . If, in the case of longitudinal deficiency tibia total , the femoral condyles and the knee capsule are normal , and if the child...

A study was conducted to examine the timing and nature of decay and disarticulation in small vertebrates, using an experimental regime that allowed comparison among different environments, and different size classes of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Decay and disarticulation of freshly killed small vertebrates was documented in freshwater and seawater aquaria as well as outdoor terre...

INTRODUCTION An obturator hernia is an uncommon form of abdominal hernia that is difficult to diagnose due to its non-distinct presentation. This case investigates an emergency treatment of an obturator hernia presenting in a patient with an ipsilateral hip disarticulation in a 266-bed community hospital. PRESENTATION OF CASE A 53-year old man with a history of a left hip disarticulation 3-we...

The locomotor problem in bilateral disarticulation at the hip is serious because there is no natural motive power left to help swing either limb forward, and the physiological mechanism used in unilateral disarticulation is no longer available. The only motive power is pelvic and spinal in origin. To overcome this, a new “ swing door “ hinge prosthesis has been developed, which is particularly ...

The operative technique is described in detail. Pitfalls are emphasized and comparisons made with other techniques.

Most osteosarcomas of the long bones occur around the knee, two out of three in the lower part of the femur. In the United Kingdom about three-quarters of such tumours are treated by amputation, often preceded by radiotherapy. When the time comes for amputation, the surgeon is faced with a difficult decision. At what level should he amputate? With upper tibial growths there is almost unanimous ...

background the iran-iraq war (1980–1988) was one of the longest wars of the 20th century. few studies are available in the current literature that evaluates the long-term results of proximal lower-extremity war-related amputations. objectives the purpose of the present cross-sectional study was to evaluate the current health-related quality of life and clinical musculoskeletal functions of iran...

A 10-year-old boy with arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the right lower limb was scheduled for an amputation of the affected limb. Limb amputation was necessary because of the ineffectiveness of previous sclerotherapy and the rapid progression of AVM causing pain and heart failure. Right hip disarticulation was considered the best option to improve his quality of life. To prevent congestive ...