title: [Indication and amputation technique of below knee amputation in occlusive arterial disease (author's transl)].
abstract: In patients with occlusive arterial disease of the lower extremity below knee amputation is successful in 75 to 85%. Below knee amputation enables a better and more rapid prosthetic rehabilitation than above knee amputation, even in very old patients. Indication, amputation technique, and postoperative stump management are described in detail.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000150:complications; D005734:Gangrene / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012046:Rehabilitation; D012881:Skin Temperature; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014945:Wound Healing
vernacular_title: Indikation und Technik der Unterschenkelamputation bei arterieller Verschlusskrankheit.