A technic for freezing an extremity in preparation for amputation.
Freezing of an extremity permits delay in amputation, and the time gained can be devoted to such intensive therapy as may be indicated. A safe, efficient, and convenient technic is described.
D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D005615:Freezing; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D011300:Preoperative Care