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.

Removal of over Five Inches of the Lower End of the Femur — Reproduction of the Bone — Subsequent Disease above and below the Knee — Amputation — Recovery Author : E. S. Cooper , A.M., M.D ...

White had known that amputation was a risk of Charcot's foot but had hoped the day would never come. Doctors completed a below-the-knee amputation of her right leg. At first, things were going well.

MIT researchers have developed a new bionic knee that can help people with above-the-knee amputations walk faster, climb ...

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… ...