transtibial

adjective

trans·​tib·​i·​al tran(t)s-ˈtib-ē-əl How to pronounce transtibial (audio)
1
: occurring across or involving the tibia
transtibial amputation
2
: having undergone transtibial amputation
transtibial amputees
also : suitable for use following transtibial amputation
a transtibial prosthesis

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“Transtibial.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/transtibial. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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