Osteomyoplastic Transtibial Amputation: The Ertl Technique

Osteomyoplastic Transtibial Amputation: The Ertl Technique

Amputation may be required for management of lower extremity trauma and medical conditions, such as neoplasm, infection, and vascular compromise. The Ertl technique, an osteomyoplastic procedure for transtibial amputation, can be used to create a highly functional residual limb. Creation of a tibiof...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 259 - 265
Main Authors: Taylor, Benjamin C, Poka, Attila
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 01-04-2016
Subjects:
Amputation - methods
Amputation - standards
Humans
Recovery of Function
Surgical Flaps
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Summary:Amputation may be required for management of lower extremity trauma and medical conditions, such as neoplasm, infection, and vascular compromise. The Ertl technique, an osteomyoplastic procedure for transtibial amputation, can be used to create a highly functional residual limb. Creation of a tibiofibular bone bridge provides a stable, broad tibiofibular articulation that may be capable of some distal weight bearing. Several different modified techniques and fibular bridge fixation methods have been used; however, no current evidence exists regarding comparison of the different techniques. Additional research is needed to elucidate the optimal patient population, technique, and postoperative protocol for the Ertl osteomyoplastic transtibial amputation technique.
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ISSN:1067-151X
1940-5480
DOI:10.5435/JAAOS-D-15-00026