Surgery to tighten/shorten limb

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Posted by Jerry on January 21, 19102 at 12:42:55:

Hi,

I've been an amputee for 29 years and my stump has become quite fleshy over the years and has been the cause of fit and comfort problems of late. My prosthestist has been trying to get me to have the limb shortened one inch for years (it was amputated just above the knee) because of problems with knee hardware, and the kind of slant my leg has to set at. Anyway, I was thinking of having both those things done this summer. If any of you have had one or both these things done, I'd sure appreciate your thoughts and experience. I'm really worried about the time I'd be off my leg and "what if" I couldn't walk again. Also, should it be done by an orthopedic surgeon or a team of plastic surgeon and orthopedic surgeon? And finally (thanks to those of you who have read this far!), does anyone know of a doctor(s) in the Orlando, Florida area who are experienced in this type thing? Thanks.

Jerry

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: Hi, : I've been an amputee for 29 years and my stump has become quite fleshy over the years and has been the cause of fit and comfort problems of late. My prosthestist has been trying to get me to have the limb shortened one inch for years (it was amputated just above the knee) because of problems with knee hardware, and the kind of slant my leg has to set at. Anyway, I was thinking of having both those things done this summer. If any of you have had one or both these things done, I'd sure appreciate your thoughts and experience. I'm really worried about the time I'd be off my leg and "what if" I couldn't walk again. Also, should it be done by an orthopedic surgeon or a team of plastic surgeon and orthopedic surgeon? And finally (thanks to those of you who have read this far!), does anyone know of a doctor(s) in the Orlando, Florida area who are experienced in this type thing? Thanks. : Jerry

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