Hip disarticulation in peripheral vascular disease.
The authors had to perform hip disarticulation on vascular patients in an increasing number - in spite of the general amputation principles. In the majority of the cases hip disarticulation followed other, more distal amputations of the same lower limb. Results of wound-healing, prosthetic fitting and mortality are poor, nevertheless this operation may lengthen life, relieve pain and lead to a tolerable life, usually bound to wheel-chair.
D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing