General
bka
What does bka mean?
Surgical removal of a lower limb at a level below the knee joint, preserving the knee.
"He ambulates with a prosthesis after his BKA."
Origin
Initialism of 'below-knee amputation.'
Frequently asked questions
What does BKA mean?
BKA stands for below-knee amputation, surgical removal of the lower limb below the knee joint.
Why preserve the knee in a BKA?
Keeping the knee joint generally allows better mobility and easier use of a prosthesis than a higher amputation.
How does BKA differ from AKA?
BKA is below the knee, while AKA is an above-knee amputation removing the limb above the knee joint.
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