Limb salvage versus amputation in the setting of an amended calcaneal bone biopsy report.
Limb salvage is a common and often challenging aspect of lower extremity surgery. In some cases, the surgeon's efforts to preserve anatomy and function may conflict with patient expectations and lead to situations that require surgeons to take into consideration a variety of ethical issues. This can be particularly true in a case where an inaccurate diagnosis alters the patient's prognosis.
Steinberg
John S
JS
Department of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC 20007, USA. steinberg@usa.net
Meyr
Andrew J
AJ
Taylor
Carol R
CR
D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001706:Biopsy; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000473:pathology; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D023821:Limb Salvage; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps