Removable rigid dressings for postoperative management of transtibial amputations: a review of published evidence

Forty years of clinical experience and peer reviewed research studies support the use of non-weight bearing removable rigid dressings (RRD) as an effective means of post-operative management of transtibial amputations. We reviewed the published medical evidence regarding the use of RRDs as a postoperative management strategy, culminating in an evidence-based practice recommendation. Published peer reviewed literature on the topic was searched and classified by level of evidence based on the research design utilizing the scale recommended by the PM&R Journal (level I through V).1 The search uncovered a total of 15 articles, including 5 level I randomized controlled trials (RCT), 6 level III retrospective matched controlled trials, and 4 level V case reports.

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