Grade IV frostbite requiring bilateral below knee amputations: a case report.
A rare case of grade IV frostbite is presented resulting in bilateral below knee amputations. This case highlights the importance of early versus late amputation as well as the importance of close collaboration between the rehabilitation, surgical, psychosocial, and public health disciplines in this rare and challenging problem that still may be encountered in the United Kingdom.
Ramdass
Michael J
MJ
Department of Vascular Surgery, Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5NY, England. jimmyramdass@gmail.com