Table 3 shows that 63 patients walked with a prosthesis at some time after the below-the-knee amputation. Four other patients were eventually ambulatory with crutches or walker only. Most patients ...

The incidence of phantom pain also seems to be decreased with below-knee amputation. 7 Even without a prosthesis the below-knee stump is of help to the patient for turning in bed and using a bedpan.

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.

Brain-driven prosthesis marks scientific advance for people with amputations It’s a scientific advance that allows for a smoother gait and enhanced ability to navigate obstacles. July 1, 2024 ...

A novel surgical technique could dramatically improve walking for people with below-the-knee amputations and help them better control their prosthetics. A study published Monday in Nature Medicine ...

A woman who wears a prosthetic leg has revealed that she still has both of her feet but one is attached to her thigh.

Citations. H. Song et al.Continuous neural control of a bionic limb restores biomimetic gait after amputation.Nature Medicine.Vol. 30, July 2024, p. 2010. doi: 10.1038/s41591-024-02994-9.

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But traditional below-the-knee amputations disrupt these interactions, interfering with a person’s ability to sense exactly where their prosthetic limb is located.

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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.