Watch a doctor react to why this specific amputation level matters so much. 🦵 This is a below-knee amputation, also called a transtibial amputation, meaning the leg is removed below the knee joint while the knee itself is fully preserved. That single detail makes an enormous difference in a patient's long-term outcome. Here's why: the knee joint plays a critical role in balance, gait mechanics, and how efficiently someone can walk with a prosthetic. When the knee is preserved, patients typicall