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Drop Foot
September 3, 2020
Drop Foot Drop foot or foot drop is the inability to flex one’s foot (lift the toes) due to weakness or paralysis of nerves at the ankle.
Read MoreKnee Disarticulation
Knee Disarticulation Knee disarticulation refers to a lower-limb amputation directly through the knee joint itself and not through other bones in the leg like the femur.
Read MoreFlexion Contracture
Flexion Contracture Flexion contracture refers to the inability to fully straighten out a joint, particularly the knee or hip joint.
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