Your patient is a 55-year-old man who just had a transtibial amputation secondary to a work-related accident. You are working with him on functional mobility just after his surgery. Which of the following represents the best positioning for this patient?

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Spending time in prone can help encourage extension of the hip and knee, which is important for eventual prosthetic training and functional mobility. Placing a pillow under the knee of the residual limb in supine may actually promote residual limb flexion contractures. Turning the affected leg out while sitting may not be comfortable for the patient and could put pressure on the surgical site. Positioning the knee in flexion while sitting may also promote flexion contractures.

Your Patient Is a 55-Year-Old Man Who Just Had a Transtibial