Because of a gangrenous upper flap of the Syme-amputation stump, a below-knee amputation was carried out on April 13, 1961. In this incision staphylococcal infection also developed and failed to heal.

Below-the-knee amputation was rarely done for diabetic gangrene before the advent of antibiotics and improved diabetic care. Its advantages as compared with low-thigh amputation are many.

She pointed out that people with family members experiencing amputation can’t do it alone, and need solid support.  Although ...

Doctors completed a below-the-knee amputation of her right leg. At first, things were going well. But as White tried to heal, she began to struggle with pain around the site of the amputation.

“But maybe in a year, maybe two, you should think about if your quality of life wouldn’t be better with an amputation. If you get out ahead of it, we can do it below the knee, which is preferable.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Incoming ECU freshman Parker Byrd underwent a successful below-the-knee amputation Thursday, his mother announced. Byrd has now undergone eight surgeries after ...

The Wound Company is a new startup with bold ambitions to revolutionize America’s broken wound care amputation healthcare system in which today, ... elastic bandaging of below knee stump.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Incoming East Carolina University freshman Parker Byrd underwent a successful below-the-knee amputation Thursday evening, his mother announced. Byrd has now undergon… ...

A Denver police officer had a below-the-knee amputation after a fire truck rolled over his leg during the celebratory parade for the Nuggets' NBA championship win last month, according to the ...

As a one-year-old, she underwent a below-the-knee amputation and has been using prosthetics since. This didn't stop her, however, from being physically active growing up.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Incoming East Carolina University freshman Parker Byrd will need to have his right knee amputated after undergoing a below-the-knee-amputation on the same side earli… ...

Para-swimmer Alice Tai elected to have a below-knee amputation in January, after her arms became so sore from using crutches to get around. Since then she’s re-learned to swim and is now ...