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 Amputations at or below the Ankle Joint

Amputations at or below the ankle joint are usually performed with the expectation that much of the weight of the body can be borne on the end of the stump or plantar surface of the remaining part of the foot, and in most cases this can be done. Owing to the little space below the end of the stump, it is desirable, with few exceptions, to construct feet for these amputations without articulated ankle joints.

Leg for ankle-joint (Symes) operation, with new foot with rigid ankle No. 267, without knee joints or thigh support. Price, complete, $40, warranted for one year; $50, three years; $60, five years.

Leg for ankle-joint (Symes) amputation, with new foot with rigid ankle No. 267, with knee joints and thigh support, used when little or no pressure or weight can be taken on the end of the stump. Price, complete, $50, warranted for one year; $60, three years; $70, five years.

Stump after amputation through or near the instep.

Appliance for partial amputation of foot. The foot is made of wood, covered with rawhide, and has an articulated toe joint; leather sheath coming up above the ankle, laced in front. Price, $25.

Appliance for amputation through the instep similar to No. 235, with sheath extending well up on the leg, and laced in the back. Price, $30.

Appliance for partial amputation of foot. Wooden foot, toe joint, leather sheath extending to the knee, with side joints. This is used when little or no weight can be taken on the end of stump, the weight being supported by the leather sheath on the leg below the knee. Price, $40.

An entirely new style of foot for amputation at the ankle joint. The leather sheath encases the stump from the knee to the end. The articulated joint is made by putting the bolt or cylinder entirely through the foot, giving a good wearing surface similar to the artificial knee joint used for amputations above the knee. If there is little room below end of stump the foot would be made of hard wood.