above knee

Amputations about the Knee

BKA / Below Knee Amputation / Transtibial

 

Best results

- long posterior musculocutaneous flap 

- well cushioned mobile muscle mass

- full thickness skin

- very anterior scar

 

Contraindication

- non-ambulator

- get FFD

- better with through knee amputation

 

Advantages over AKA 

 

1.  Good Healing