Laser technique shows promise in patients at high-risk for amputation.
New approach to amputation prevention shows early promise. Diabetics are particularly vulnerable to complications that can leave them at risk for amputation. However, experts agree that the vast majority of amputations are, in fact, preventable. Now there is a new laser-assisted procedure available that has shown early success at salvaging the limbs of patients who were not good candidates for alternative limb salvation methods. Not everyone is sold on the approach, but early users are enthusiastic about its potential.
D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001158:Arteries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008145:Louisiana