title: [WHICH IN SURGERY OF LOWER LIMB AMPUTATION].
abstract: Lower limb amputation is in effect decisive surgery in the treatment of ischemic gangrene whether nature of post-traumatic or secondary to arterial disease of the lower limbs. The amputation is not however to be considered debulking surgery. The demolition regards the limb behind which we do not have the presence scotomize amputee who requires to be accompanied in dealing with a new life that has as its main objective the autonomy scope family and society. The search for a good level of amputation surgery then makes reconstructive surgery. The level of amputation will allow in fact the use ofprincipals able to guarantee the total autonomy. After an analysis of surgical techniques the author will then analyze the latest devices available in the permit to pursue the best possible level of amputation even in cases where the disease is starting to discourage the doctor.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mezzetti
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*