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What Causes Tender Bony Spot After Wearing Prosthesis For Long Time?
My husband(92yrs old) has both legs amputated just below his knee. One leg has been just fine always since his prosthetic was fitted. His other leg has a boney spot just a little to the left of his frontal knee. I healed well but the spot is very tender for wearing his prosthesis for more than a few hours. Could this be osteoarthritis? He has had several fitting adjustments but can t seem to have any resolution for the discomfort/pain
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
Hi.
We of course need to diagnose osteoarthritis using a few blood investigations, but other than this we can also use an xray of the region. I would also recommend an elaborate physical examination so the operating surgeon can decide if slight remodelling of the popping end of the bone can help him achieve better comfort and prosthetic fit.
Best wishes.
We of course need to diagnose osteoarthritis using a few blood investigations, but other than this we can also use an xray of the region. I would also recommend an elaborate physical examination so the operating surgeon can decide if slight remodelling of the popping end of the bone can help him achieve better comfort and prosthetic fit.
Best wishes.
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