Mangled extremity- Modern concepts in treatment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.03.028
Abstract: A mangled extremity is the most devastating limb injury and presents a challenge for the orthopedic surgeon. There are two main treatment options, reconstruction or amputation, but sometimes indications for either are not clear. There… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; extremity; mangled extremity; treatment ... See more keywords
The Ethical Triage and Management Guidelines of the Entrapped and Mangled Extremity in Resource Scarce Environments: A Systematic Literature Review
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2020.49
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: A systematic literature review (SLR) was performed to elucidate the current triage and treatment of an entrapped or mangled extremity in resource scarce environments (RSEs). Methods: A lead researcher followed the search strategy… read more here.
Keywords: mangled extremity; entrapped mangled; systematic literature; triage ... See more keywords
The Relevance of Mangled Extremity Severity Score to Predict Amputation: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2023.11324
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Amputation is one of the most common surgical procedures in the world. One of the criteria for assessing amputation is the mangled extremity severity score (MESS). The MESS criterion has been used for many… read more here.
Keywords: mess; extremity severity; mangled extremity; predict amputation ... See more keywords