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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1953;35:659-664.
© 1953 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

THE JUVENILE AMPUTEE

George T. Aitken M.D.1 and Charles H. Frantz M.D.1

1 Mary Free Bed Convalescent Home and Orthopaedic Center, St. Mary's Hospital and Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids

One-hundred and ninety-two children have been studied in a Juvenile Training Program. Of 128 surgical amputations, revision for extensive or poorly placed scar was not necessary. There have been no tenotomies or re-amputations to further mobilize stumps. Bone overgrowth requiring surgical corrections has been encountered in eight cases to date. Four neuromata have been sufficiently discomforting to be removed. There have been no operations for removal of spurs. Suction sockets, when properly fitted, in children are superior to the conventional above-the-knee prosthesis.


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