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Knee Disarticulation
The knee disarticulation results in an excellent weight-bearing stump. It is most often used in children and young adults, but is nearly always avoided in the elderly and patient with ischemic disease. A main disadvantage of the knee disarticulation is cosmetic.
Several advantages of the knee disarticulation include:
- » a large end surface covered by skin and soft tissues that is naturally suited for weight bearing
- » a long lever arm controlled by strong muscles
- » increased stability of the patients prosthesis
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