Amputation level finder
Surgeons write transtibial, transfemoral, disarticulation. Families say below the knee, above the knee, at the joint. Choose the line that matches, and the finder names the level and sends you to the guide for it.
Surgical terms in plain language
| The paper says | It means | Everyday name |
|---|---|---|
| Transtibial, BKA, below knee amputation | Through the shin bones | Below knee |
| Transfemoral, AKA, above knee amputation | Through the thigh bone | Above knee |
| Knee disarticulation, through knee | Through the knee joint, thigh bone intact | Through knee |
| Hip disarticulation | Through the hip joint | Hip level |
| Hemipelvectomy | Leg and part of the pelvis removed | Hip level |
| Symes, ankle disarticulation | Through the ankle, heel pad kept | Symes |
| Transmetatarsal, Lisfranc, Chopart | Part of the foot removed | Partial foot |
| Ray amputation, toe amputation | A toe, with or without the bone behind it | Toes |
| Bilateral | Both sides | Both legs |
| Right, Rt, R. Left, Lt, L. | The side | Right or left |
More terms are explained in the glossary.
We have lost the discharge slip. How can we find the level?
Send a clear photo of the stump from the side on WhatsApp, with the other leg beside it for comparison. The prosthetist will tell you the level.
The amputation is very close to the knee. Is it below knee or through knee?
If the patient can still bend and straighten a knee joint, it is below knee, however short. If the limb ends at the rounded end of the thigh bone with no shin, it is a knee disarticulation. A photo settles it.
Does the level decide the price?
It sets the starting point, because levels at and above the knee need a knee joint. The price estimator shows the range for each level.
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