Below-knee amputation

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain in the right knee. Previous history of below-knee amputation due a severe trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 48
Gender: Male

Right knee X-ray

x-ray

Proximal amputation of the right leg with preservation of the knee joint. Mild intercondylar sclerosis. 

Case Discussion

This case illustrates a patient submitted to a below-the-knee amputation.

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