The validity of the mangled extremity severity score in the assessment of upper limb injuries.

نویسندگان

  • S Togawa
  • N Yamami
  • H Nakayama
  • Y Mano
  • K Ikegami
  • S Ozeki
چکیده

The Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS) may be used to decide whether to perform amputation in patients with injuries involving a limb. A score of 7 points or higher indicates the need for amputation. We have treated three patients with a MESS of 7 points or higher, in two of which the injured limb was salvaged. This scoring system was originally devised to assess injuries to the lower limb. However, a MESS of 7 points as a justification for amputation does not appear appropriate when assessing injuries to the major vessels in the upper limb.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume

دوره 87 11  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2005