[Limb amputations on the vascular patient]. / Majoramputationen beim Gefässpatienten.

For the rehabilitation after limb amputation is an as possible long stump necessary including good wound healing. For the vascular patient are the following amputation levels suitable: syme amputation, amputation of the lower leg, knee exarticulation, above knee amputation and very seldom hip exarticulation. Indication, surgical technics and following treatment are demonstrated.