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Journal of Plastic Surgery and Transplantation

Volume  2, Issue 1, January-June 2021, Pages 11-13
 

Original Article

Application of Innovative Soft Compression Bandage Technique in Amputation Stump Dressings Our Experience

Neljo Thomas1, Ravi Kumar Chittoria2, Padmalakshmi Bharathi Mohan3, Shijina Koliyath4, Imran Pathan5, NishadKerakkada6

Senior Resident, 2Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India.

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Abstract

Limb amputations for various etiologies are one of the most common causes for disability and resulting social and financial losses at present. Higher the level of amputation more difficult it is to treat the stump and also more delayed is the rehabilitation. Therefore various therapeutic techniques for dressing the amputation stump have been described over the years to aid in fast recovery and to avoid local stump complications. In this case report, a similar innovative method of dressing a above knee amputation stump has been described.


Corresponding Author : Ravi Kumar Chittoria