Standard of Care: Lower Extremity Amputation

o Results in small-moment arm, making knee extension difficult. • Standard Transtibial Amputation occurs when between 20% and 50% of tibial length is preserved. o At least 8cm of tibia is required below the knee joint for optimal fitting of a prosthesis. • Long Transtibial Amputation occurs when more than 50% of tibial length is preserved.

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