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Injury to the foot and ankle without involvement of the knee,
requiring a patient to become non-weight-bearing or even needing amputation, is a
common problem resulting from diverse causes, including diabetic foot ulcers and
trauma. The patellar tendon bearing orthosis may be a good option for patients
who would functionally deteriorate, attempting to live their lives without the
use of a leg. This brace was introduced 58 years ago; however, it is
under-utilized clinically and under-represented in the literature. CASE REPORT:
A 25-year-old man with severe electrical burn injuries resulting in an unstable
ankle who, through the use of patellar tendon bearing orthosis and therapeutic
rehabilitation, was able to walk at a supervision level without additional
assistive devices. CONCLUSION: The patellar tendon bearing orthosis is
recommended, not only for other burn patients who are unable to weight-bear
through their ankle-foot complex, but for other patients, such as trauma patients, to allow for ambulation.

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