What is below knee amputation (right)?
A below-the-knee amputation (BKA) is the surgical removal of the leg at or above the knee. Reasons for an BKA include poor blood flow which cannot be corrected resulting in tissue loss or extreme pain, severe infection, trauma or injury, tumor or congenital disorder.
How do members experience below knee amputation (right)?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with below knee amputation (right)*
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Top treatments taken by people for below knee amputation (right)*
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Who has below knee amputation (right) on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 21 | |
| 60s | 20 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | |
| Female | 37 |
Talk to people with below knee amputation (right)
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