Tibial disarticulation

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Amputation stump pain.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

The tibia is absent in keeping with prior knee disarticulation. The patella is high, as expected. No signs of osteomyelitis. Diffuse osteopenia likely reflects disuse. Surgical clips are noted.

Case Discussion

Nice example of a disarticulation.

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