Lower limb amputation in a general hospital: a comparative review.
This paper presents the results of a recent review of lower limb amputations carried out in a general hospital, and compares them with those of previous study of similar amputations. Particular attention is paid to the type of amputation-below-knee, through-knee or above-knee--and the associated morbidity, mortality and rehabilitation prospects. There is a need for an active approach to the problems of amputation with emphasis on preoperative preparation of the patient, the operation itself and rehabilitation follow-up in an amputation clinic.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000401:mortality / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D001186:Artificial Limbs / Q000600:supply & distribution; D001315:Australia; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged