Abstract

The Syme's ankle disarticulation is an end-bearing amputation level that provides stable walking, requires minimal physical therapy gait training, and rarely requires hospitalization on a rehabilitation unit. This article discusses patient selection, surgical technique, and rehabilitation of an underused rehabilitation amputation level.

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