Assessment of sensory outcomes after successful fingertip replantation with or without nerve repair according to amputation level
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30721
Abstract: Good sensory outcome in fingertip replantation is a major part of the success of reconstruction and using the finger. Although some sensorial outcomes have been reported in various series in the literature, there is no… read more here.
Keywords: according amputation; amputation level; nerve repair; without nerve ... See more keywords
Knee Disarticulation Versus Transfemoral Amputation: The Prosthetist's Perspective
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DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002364
Abstract: Objectives: The objective of this study was to survey a broad group of prosthetists on their experience with amputees with knee disarticulation (KD) and transfemoral amputation (TFA) to determine their preference of amputation level, opinions… read more here.
Keywords: knee disarticulation; preference; level; amputation level ... See more keywords
A Focus on Amputation Level: Factors Preventing Length Preservation in the National Inpatient Sample.
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DOI: 10.7547/20-028
Abstract: BACKGROUND Diabetic lower-extremity disease is the primary driver of mortality in patients with diabetes. Amputations at the forefoot or ankle preserve limb length, increase function, and, ultimately, reduce deconditioning and mortality compared with higher-level amputations,… read more here.
Keywords: national inpatient; level; amputation level; level factors ... See more keywords