Hind Foot amputation
Boyd Amputation -Tibiocalcaneal arthodesis, heel pad preserved.
( Modifizierte Pirogoff-Amputation | SpringerLink )
Pirgoff Amputation
Amputation at ankle. part of calcanuem left in the stump , Calcaneum cut vertically.
Advantages
long lever arm , self suspension , good proprioception , end wt bearing.
Disadvantages
poor cosmesis , too long to use standard foot , no possibility of prosthetic foot fitting
Very informative and precise!!!
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