title: Further experience in the healing rate of lower limb amputations.
abstract: Results of lower limb amputation in the Tayside Region in the years 1981-1985 have been analysed. Three-hundred and twenty-four amputations were performed on three-hundred and eight patients. Two-hundred and thirty-six amputations were attempted at the below-knee level. Only 19 required proximal revision. Prior to amputation, all patients should have a detailed vascular assessment, and the operation should be performed by experienced amputation surgeons using meticulous technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, U.K.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Cumming
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Spence
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: McCollum
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Murdoch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing