Choice of level in lower extremity amputation--nationwide survey.

Improving the level of amputation of the lower extremity after therapeutic endovascular intervention for patients with critical limb ischemia

Methods: We conducted a comparative study of two groups of patients suffering from arterial insufficiency of the lower extremities, and the decision taken to amputate above the knee for both of them. A group of patients selected for a therapeutic peripheral intervention, and the effect of this intervention in improving the level of amputation studied and calculated statistically. The study cond...

An Epidemiological and Etiological Report on Lower Extremity Amputation in Northwest of Iran

  Background: Lower extremity amputation has different etiologies and the purpose of the study was to describe the demographics and etiologies of amputations. This study was designed to evaluate amputations performed in the province of Eastern Azerbaijan (north-west of Iran) and to       determine specific causes of amputations associated with geographical and cultural characteristics of the re...

The effect of 8 weeks core stability training on static and dynamic balance and strenght on devotees with unilateral lower extremity amputation in Mashhad

Early Reconstructions of Complex Lower Extremity Battlefield Soft Tissue Wounds

BACKGROUND Severe lower extremity trauma as a devastating combat related injury is on the rise and this presents reconstructive surgeons with significant challenges to reach optimal cosmetic and functional outcomes. This study assessed early reconstructions of complex lower extremity battlefield soft tissue wounds. METHODS  This was a prospective case series study of battled field injur...

Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients after Lower Limb Amputation.

INTRODUCTION Lower extremity amputation is a surgical procedure resulting in important anatomical, functional, psychological, and social consequences that can influence the quality of life of these patients. The aim of this research was to compare the quality of life of patients with lower extremity amputation and people without amputation taking into account gender differences as well as the a...