Prosthetic fitting problems of the quasi-Syme amputation.

Unless the original Syme amputation technique has been precisely followed, an amputation stump capable of tolerating little or no end-bearing will frequently result. Such a stump must be fitted with a below knee type of prosthesis as if the patient were a below-knee amputee. Even though it is not designed for other than a below-knee amputation, the socket can be modified to provide a satisfactory prosthesis for a Quasi-Syme stump.