Harrington I J, Esses S I, White R C
Can J Surg. 1984 Sep;27(5):500-2.
The fitting of a prosthesis immediately after amputation offers many advantages. These include early ambulation, more rapid healing of the amputation site and a decrease in the number of complications resulting from prolonged bed rest. The major problems preventing the widespread use of immediate fitting are the specialized prosthetic care required and the high cost of the appliance. The authors describe a new pylon designed for early ambulation after below-knee amputation. Its application does not require special training, it is inexpensive, safe and effective. This pylon was used in the early postoperative period in 20 amputees, without any major complications.
截肢后立即安装假肢有许多优点。这些优点包括早期行走、截肢部位更快愈合以及因长期卧床休息导致的并发症数量减少。阻碍立即安装假肢广泛应用的主要问题是所需的特殊假肢护理以及器械成本高昂。作者描述了一种为膝下截肢后早期行走设计的新型支具。其应用不需要特殊培训，价格便宜、安全且有效。该支具在20名截肢患者的术后早期使用，未出现任何重大并发症。
