Inpatient management of lower extremity amputations.
The in-hospital care of the amputee is crucial; careful preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative regimens set the stage for a successful clinical outcome. Caring for the patient undergoing amputation is much more than choosing the correct level at which to cut. Early aggressive rehabilitation; careful attention to postoperative complications; and appropriate physical therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling all play pivotal roles. Thorough knowledge of these issues helps to increase the likelihood of a successful outcome and to keep morbidity to a minimum.
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United States Army Medical Corps, Orthopaedic Surgery Service, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, USA.
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D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting; D014481:United States