What is a BKA formalization?

Unsalvageable foot infections require a two-staged amputation: an initial guillotine below-knee amputation (BKA) followed by formalization. No literature exists regarding the optimal timing to formalization, and the role of nutrition on outcomes remains unclear.

What is BKA surgery?

A below-the-knee amputation is surgery to remove your leg below the knee. Your doctor removes the leg and keeps as much healthy skin, blood vessel, and nerve tissue as possible.

Does vascular surgery do BKA?

Traditional BKA techniques by orthopedic, vascular, or general surgeons involve proximal transection of the donor nerves and target muscles (anterior, lateral, and deep posterior compartments) near the level of the osteotomy.

What is a guillotine BKA?

In surgery, a guillotine amputation is an amputation performed without closure of the skin in an urgent setting. Typical indications include catastrophic trauma or infection control in the setting of infected gangrene.

How long does it take for a BKA to heal?

What to expect immediately following BKA surgery. In general, the incision from BKA surgery will heal over a period of two to eight weeks. During the first few days, a physical therapist will help the patient perform basic exercises and functions.

Do you elevate below knee amputation?

Do not elevate the stump on pillows or keep the foot of your bed up after the first 48 hours postoperatively, unless ordered by your doctor. A device to keep your knee straight may be applied after surgery if you have a below- the-knee amputation. This helps the muscles not to contract and stay in a bent position.

How much does a prosthetic leg cost?

The cost for a prosthetic leg is usually less than $10,000 for a basic leg and upwards of $70,000 or more for a computerized leg that you control via muscle movement. That cost is just for one leg, so if you want another one to use for other purposes, you will likely need to pay for the additional prosthetic.

How much does a below the knee prosthetic leg cost?

between $6500 and $75,000.00
How much does it cost to get a prosthetic leg? Depending on if it is a below the knee prosthetic or above the knee prosthetic the cost can be anywhere between $6500 and $75,000.00. The componentry a patient is eligible for is based on the patients K-Level and their insurance plan.

What is a Boyd amputation?

The Boyd amputation is a surgical technique used to treat osteomyelitis of the foot. This amputation is a technically more difficult procedure to perform than the Syme amputation, but it offers certain advantages. The Boyd amputation provides a more solid stump because it preserves the function of the plantar heel pad.