When you see myodesis in a post-op amputation note, it tells you the surgeon didn’t just close the limb—they actively anchored the muscles to bone. That detail changes how you approach positioning, protection, and later prosthetic training.

What is Myodesis?

Myodesis (my-oh-DEE-sis) is a surgical technique performed during amputation in which a divided muscle is sutured directly to bone—typically through small drill holes at the distal end of the residual limb. The term comes from myo (muscle) and