Request Appointment

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT NOW

Ready to make an appointment? Simply complete the fields below. Someone from our office will contact you within 24-48 hours to complete scheduling.

  • MM slash DD slash YYYY
*Do not use for scheduling urgent appointments. For an urgent appointment request, please call the office most convenient to you.

Failed Above-the-Knee Amputation (AKA), Failed Below-the-Knee Amputation (BKA)

Description

AKA is surgical removal of the leg above the knee. BKA is surgical removal of the leg below the knee. Sometimes after this type of surgery, there may be complications. When this happens, the diagnosis is Failed Knee Amputation. Keep reading to learn more.

Causes & Triggers

  • Accident
  • Infection (osteomyelitis)
  • Trauma
  • Tumor or malignancy
  • Vascular disease

Signs & Symptoms

  • Bleeding
  • Drainage
  • Intractable pain
  • Limited or no range of motion above surgical site
  • Poor or inadequate healing
  • Redness
  • Skin breakdown
  • Swelling
  • Swelling
  • Warmth

Tips & Treatment

  • Treatment may include antibiotic therapies for infection in combination with further excision and/or surgical reconstruction.

Related Physicians