Factors Impacting Bone Remineralization in Children with Through Knee Amputation

Abstract

A relationship between bone density and prosthetic use exists among all individuals with lower limb amputations. The selection of suspension in prosthetic design and distal limb weight bearing affect the non‐density of the residual limb. The aim of the study was to identify the factors that impact positive bone remineralization in children with through knee amputation.A systematic review of peer reviewed journals of physical therapy interventions, prosthetic socket and suspension design, and through knee amputations in children was done. Eighteen articles met the inclusion criteria. Bone mineral density loss after an amputation surgery is typical but the extent of loss can be minimized by the multifocal approach of physical therapy with gait training, properly fitting prosthetics with weight‐bearing designs.Physical therapists are crucial to this approach with assessment and training in mobility and gait, especially in children with post amputation. The through knee amputation allows for increased weight bearing as well as the skin fit suspension and socket design. By weight bearing remineralization of lost bone in the residual limb is possible in the patient with through knee amputation.Support or Funding InformationNo funding sources were used.This abstract is from the Experimental Biology 2019 Meeting. There is no full text article associated with this abstract published in The FASEB Journal.