The nonsalvageable tibia: amputation and prosthetics.
OTA Int
; 7(4 Suppl): e306, 2024 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
Mangled extremities are a challenging problem for the orthopaedic surgeon. The decision for salvage versus amputation is multifactorial. Several work groups have attempted to create scoring systems to guide treatment, but each case must be regarded individually. As surgical technique and prosthetics continue to improve, amputations should be seen as a viable reconstructive option, rather than failure. This article reviews scoring systems for the mangled extremity, outcomes on salvage versus amputation, amputation surgical technique, and prosthetic options.
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