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Multiligamentary Reconstruction in a Below-Knee Amputation Patient

Multiligament injuries in below-knee amputation patients are a severe condition, and its treatment is controversial. Its incidence is unknown, and it is highly underdiagnosed, representing a challenge for the physician. The case presented is about a patient with a left transtibial amputation seconda...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Tuca, María, Pineda, Tomás, Valderrama, Ignacio, Ferrer, Gonzalo, Maass, Sergio, Espinoza, Gonzalo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8049812/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33927909
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/8854005
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Sumario:Multiligament injuries in below-knee amputation patients are a severe condition, and its treatment is controversial. Its incidence is unknown, and it is highly underdiagnosed, representing a challenge for the physician. The case presented is about a patient with a left transtibial amputation secondary to a severe crushing of the ipsilateral lower limb to which during the process of physiotherapy, a multiligament injury was diagnosed. The patient underwent a tibiofibular fixation with a multiligament reconstruction with good functional results. In this complex situation, delay in diagnosis is frequent, ligament instability should always be suspected and explored further, allowing for proper rehabilitation and early treatment.