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22 Αυγ 2022 · Approximately 150,000 patients per year undergo a lower extremity amputation in the United States. The most common causes leading to amputation are diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, and trauma. The level of amputation will depend on the viability of the soft tissues used to obtain bone coverage.
29 Νοε 2022 · A comprehensive overview of the indications, techniques, complications, and outcomes of lower extremity amputation. Learn about the causes, risk factors, and terminology of this procedure, as well as the latest evidence and guidelines.
29 Ιουν 2021 · Learn about the causes, risk factors, complications, and assessment of lower limb amputation, a common procedure for people with diabetes or peripheral vascular disease. This article covers the definition, etiology, epidemiology, patho-anatomy, and disease progression of lower limb amputation.
26 Ιουλ 2023 · Learn about the origins, indications, and outcomes of lower-extremity amputation, one of the oldest surgical procedures. Find out how to overcome the psychological and physical challenges of living with a prosthesis.
31 Μαρ 2022 · An amputation is a removal of all or a portion of a limb. A doctor may recommend this surgery approach due to chronic disease or a traumatic injury. Advancements in preventive techniques have...
21 Σεπ 2014 · Rehabilitation of persons with lower-limb amputation is a complex endeavor that requires the consideration of a multitude of factors. This article provides an overview of the current practice of prosthesis prescription, mobility training, and the utilization of wheeled mobility options in the clinical care for this population.
7 Μαΐ 2023 · Lower extremity amputation serves as a life-saving procedure. Lower limb ischemia, peripheral arterial disease, and diabetes are considered the major causality of limb amputations in more than 50% of cases. Trauma is the next leading cause of lower-extremity amputations.
