Prosthetic rehabilitation in a bilateral lower limb pediatric amputee: Case report

A 2-month-old child required a bilateral limb amputation, right transtibial, and left transfemoral after a deep burn compromising one-third of the body surface area. Traumatic amputations of lower limbs at such an early age are uncommon and underreported in the literature, especially in middle-income countries.

To describe the long-term follow-up of the prosthetization process after traumatic bilateral amputation of a 2-month-old patient.

The process started with compensatory prostheses for independent sitting, followed by exoskeletal devices with SACH feet, and finally introduced dynamic feet and knee to achieve progressively independent gait.

The patient achieved functionality, autonomy, and social interaction for his age. The habilitation process continues to improve his independent gait and support upcoming life changes.

Through a multidisciplinary approach, family support, and timely changes of device components according to the child's development, this patient has been able to achieve a normal life.