Ultrasonographic measurement of the distal femoral cartilage thickness in patients with unilateral transtibial amputation

AKKAYA N., Akkaya S., ÖZÇAKAR L., Demirkan F., Kiter E., Konukcu S., ...More

PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL, vol.37, no.4, pp.268-274, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/0309364612464233
  • Journal Name: PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.268-274
  • Keywords: Transtibial amputation, amputee, femur, cartilage thickness, ultrasonography, KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS, AMPUTEES, PREVALENCE, ARTHRITIS, QUALITY, HIP
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Lower limb amputation sometimes predisposes to degenerative secondary disorders.