Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 15 No. 1 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation and Care in Post Operative Trans-Tibial Amputation Patient

Renuka Dhole1 , Simran Jaiswal 1, Waqar M. Naqvi2 , Arti Sahu1 (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2020

Abstract

Introduction: The case study is focused on the treatment of an individual with a residual limb after atranstibial amputation. The main goal is to help provide a greater understanding of how to treat the residuallimb after transtibial amputation.Case Description: The case study focuses on a 65 year old female who recently underwent a transtibialamputation of the left lower extremity because of chondrosarcoma of distal tibia. The patient wasmesomorphic and had a history of tumor. Physical therapy provided care in ways including wound care,therapeutic exercise, gait training and prosthetic fitting and training.Conclusion: The patient progressed well because of her motivation to continue physical therapy and theproper management. After much hard work, by both the patient and the therapist, the patient was able toambulate house distances without assistance. For the patient’s age, it was remarkable to be able to progressto the current functional status which she attained.

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