AnatomyOrganismsDiseasesAnalytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and EquipmentPsychiatry and PsychologyPhenomena and ProcessesDisciplines and OccupationsNamed GroupsHealth Care
AmputationAmputation, TraumaticAmputation StumpsArtificial LimbsDiabetic FootLower ExtremityAmputeesLegPhantom LimbLimb SalvageGangreneIschemiaDisarticulationFinger InjuriesLeg InjuriesToesFoot UlcerExtremitiesPeripheral Vascular DiseasesReplantationVascular Surgical ProceduresPodiatryFootArterial Occlusive DiseasesRegenerationPopliteal ArteryDebridementRetrospective StudiesReoperationWound HealingBlast InjuriesTreatment OutcomeAnimal FinsTibial ArteriesForefoot, HumanTibiaArm InjuriesFemoral ArteryForelimbKneePeripheral Arterial DiseaseVascular PatencyLeg UlcerFoot DiseasesBlood Gas Monitoring, TranscutaneousHemipelvectomyOsteomyelitisThromboangiitis ObliteransProsthesis FittingSurgical FlapsFollow-Up StudiesTime FactorsFibulaBone NeoplasmsTailSalamandridaeHospitals, VeteransPostoperative ComplicationsHand InjuriesDiabetes ComplicationsReconstructive Surgical ProceduresDiabetic AngiopathiesArteriosclerosis ObliteransOsteosarcomaMetatarsusFoot InjuriesVeinsArthropathy, NeurogenicSurgical Wound InfectionArmTibial FracturesAmbystoma mexicanumWound InfectionGraft Occlusion, VascularAmniotic Band SyndromeInguinal CanalRisk FactorsSoft Tissue NeoplasmsBlood Vessel ProsthesisVeteransAngioplasty, BalloonNeuromaDiabetic NeuropathiesEmbolectomyVascular Diseases
Amputation
The removal of a limb or other appendage or outgrowth of the body. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Amputation, Traumatic
Loss of a limb or other bodily appendage by accidental injury.
Amputation Stumps
The part of a limb or tail following amputation that is proximal to the amputated section.
Artificial Limbs
Prosthetic replacements for arms, legs, and parts thereof.
Diabetic Foot
Common foot problems in persons with DIABETES MELLITUS, caused by any combination of factors such as DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES; PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES; and INFECTION. With the loss of sensation and poor circulation, injuries and infections often lead to severe foot ulceration, GANGRENE and AMPUTATION.
Lower Extremity
The region of the lower limb in animals, extending from the gluteal region to the FOOT, and including the BUTTOCKS; HIP; and LEG.
Amputees
Leg
The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE.
Phantom Limb
Perception of painful and nonpainful phantom sensations that occur following the complete or partial loss of a limb. The majority of individuals with an amputated extremity will experience the impression that the limb is still present, and in many cases, painful. (From Neurol Clin 1998 Nov;16(4):919-36; Brain 1998 Sep;121(Pt 9):1603-30)
Limb Salvage
An alternative to amputation in patients with neoplasms, ischemia, fractures, and other limb-threatening conditions. Generally, sophisticated surgical procedures such as vascular surgery and reconstruction are used to salvage diseased limbs.
Gangrene
Death and putrefaction of tissue usually due to a loss of blood supply.
Ischemia
A hypoperfusion of the BLOOD through an organ or tissue caused by a PATHOLOGIC CONSTRICTION or obstruction of its BLOOD VESSELS, or an absence of BLOOD CIRCULATION.
Disarticulation
Amputation or separation at a joint. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Finger Injuries
General or unspecified injuries involving the fingers.
Leg Injuries
General or unspecified injuries involving the leg.
Toes
Any one of five terminal digits of the vertebrate FOOT.
Foot Ulcer
Lesion on the surface of the skin of the foot, usually accompanied by inflammation. The lesion may become infected or necrotic and is frequently associated with diabetes or leprosy.
Extremities
The farthest or outermost projections of the body, such as the HAND and FOOT.
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Pathological processes involving any one of the BLOOD VESSELS in the vasculature outside the HEART.
Replantation
Restoration of an organ or other structure to its original site.
Vascular Surgical Procedures
Operative procedures for the treatment of vascular disorders.
Podiatry
A specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders and injuries and anatomic defects of the foot.
Foot
The distal extremity of the leg in vertebrates, consisting of the tarsus (ANKLE); METATARSUS; phalanges; and the soft tissues surrounding these bones.
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Pathological processes which result in the partial or complete obstruction of ARTERIES. They are characterized by greatly reduced or absence of blood flow through these vessels. They are also known as arterial insufficiency.
Regeneration
The physiological renewal, repair, or replacement of tissue.
Popliteal Artery
The continuation of the femoral artery coursing through the popliteal fossa; it divides into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries.
Debridement
The removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue from or adjacent to a traumatic or infected lesion until surrounding healthy tissue is exposed. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Retrospective Studies
Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.
Reoperation
A repeat operation for the same condition in the same patient due to disease progression or recurrence, or as followup to failed previous surgery.
Wound Healing
Restoration of integrity to traumatized tissue.
Blast Injuries
Injuries resulting when a person is struck by particles impelled with violent force from an explosion. Blast causes pulmonary concussion and hemorrhage, laceration of other thoracic and abdominal viscera, ruptured ear drums, and minor effects in the central nervous system. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Treatment Outcome
Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.
Animal Fins
Membranous appendage of fish and other aquatic organisms used for locomotion or balance.
Tibial Arteries
The anterior and posterior arteries created at the bifurcation of the popliteal artery. The anterior tibial artery begins at the lower border of the popliteus muscle and lies along the tibia at the distal part of the leg to surface superficially anterior to the ankle joint. Its branches are distributed throughout the leg, ankle, and foot. The posterior tibial artery begins at the lower border of the popliteus muscle, lies behind the tibia in the lower part of its course, and is found situated between the medial malleolus and the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity. Its branches are distributed throughout the leg and foot.
Forefoot, Human
The forepart of the foot including the metatarsals and the TOES.
Tibia
The second longest bone of the skeleton. It is located on the medial side of the lower leg, articulating with the FIBULA laterally, the TALUS distally, and the FEMUR proximally.
Arm Injuries
General or unspecified injuries involving the arm.
Femoral Artery
The main artery of the thigh, a continuation of the external iliac artery.
Forelimb
A front limb of a quadruped. (The Random House College Dictionary, 1980)
Knee
A region of the lower extremity immediately surrounding and including the KNEE JOINT.
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Lack of perfusion in the EXTREMITIES resulting from atherosclerosis. It is characterized by INTERMITTENT CLAUDICATION, and an ANKLE BRACHIAL INDEX of 0.9 or less.
Vascular Patency
The degree to which BLOOD VESSELS are not blocked or obstructed.
Leg Ulcer
Ulceration of the skin and underlying structures of the lower extremity. About 90% of the cases are due to venous insufficiency (VARICOSE ULCER), 5% to arterial disease, and the remaining 5% to other causes.
Foot Diseases
Anatomical and functional disorders affecting the foot.
Blood Gas Monitoring, Transcutaneous
The noninvasive measurement or determination of the partial pressure (tension) of oxygen and/or carbon dioxide locally in the capillaries of a tissue by the application to the skin of a special set of electrodes. These electrodes contain photoelectric sensors capable of picking up the specific wavelengths of radiation emitted by oxygenated versus reduced hemoglobin.
Hemipelvectomy
Amputation of a lower limb through the sacroiliac joint.
Osteomyelitis
Thromboangiitis Obliterans
A non-atherosclerotic, inflammatory thrombotic disease that commonly involves small and medium-sized arteries or veins in the extremities. It is characterized by occlusive THROMBOSIS and FIBROSIS in the vascular wall leading to digital and limb ISCHEMIA and ulcerations. Thromboangiitis obliterans is highly associated with tobacco smoking.
Prosthesis Fitting
The fitting and adjusting of artificial parts of the body. (From Stedman's, 26th ed)
Surgical Flaps
Tongues of skin and subcutaneous tissue, sometimes including muscle, cut away from the underlying parts but often still attached at one end. They retain their own microvasculature which is also transferred to the new site. They are often used in plastic surgery for filling a defect in a neighboring region.
Follow-Up Studies
Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.
Time Factors
Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.
Fibula
The bone of the lower leg lateral to and smaller than the tibia. In proportion to its length, it is the most slender of the long bones.
Bone Neoplasms
Tumors or cancer located in bone tissue or specific BONES.
Tail
Salamandridae
A family of Urodela consisting of 15 living genera and about 42 species and occurring in North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Hospitals, Veterans
Hospitals providing medical care to veterans of wars.
Postoperative Complications
Pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure. They may or may not be related to the disease for which the surgery was done, and they may or may not be direct results of the surgery.
Hand Injuries
General or unspecified injuries to the hand.
Diabetes Complications
Conditions or pathological processes associated with the disease of diabetes mellitus. Due to the impaired control of BLOOD GLUCOSE level in diabetic patients, pathological processes develop in numerous tissues and organs including the EYE, the KIDNEY, the BLOOD VESSELS, and the NERVE TISSUE.
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Procedures used to reconstruct, restore, or improve defective, damaged, or missing structures.
Diabetic Angiopathies
VASCULAR DISEASES that are associated with DIABETES MELLITUS.
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Common occlusive arterial disease which is caused by ATHEROSCLEROSIS. It is characterized by lesions in the innermost layer (ARTERIAL INTIMA) of arteries including the AORTA and its branches to the extremities. Risk factors include smoking, HYPERLIPIDEMIA, and HYPERTENSION.
Osteosarcoma
A sarcoma originating in bone-forming cells, affecting the ends of long bones. It is the most common and most malignant of sarcomas of the bones, and occurs chiefly among 10- to 25-year-old youths. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
Metatarsus
The part of the foot between the tarsa and the TOES.
Foot Injuries
General or unspecified injuries involving the foot.
Veins
The vessels carrying blood away from the capillary beds.
Arthropathy, Neurogenic
Chronic progressive degeneration of the stress-bearing portion of a joint, with bizarre hypertrophic changes at the periphery. It is probably a complication of a variety of neurologic disorders, particularly TABES DORSALIS, involving loss of sensation, which leads to relaxation of supporting structures and chronic instability of the joint. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Surgical Wound Infection
Infection occurring at the site of a surgical incision.
Arm
The superior part of the upper extremity between the SHOULDER and the ELBOW.
Tibial Fractures
Ambystoma mexicanum
A salamander found in Mexican mountain lakes and accounting for about 30 percent of the urodeles used in research. The axolotl remains in larval form throughout its life, a phenomenon known as neoteny.
Wound Infection
Invasion of the site of trauma by pathogenic microorganisms.
Graft Occlusion, Vascular
Obstruction of flow in biological or prosthetic vascular grafts.
Amniotic Band Syndrome
A disorder present in the newborn infant in which constriction rings or bands, causing soft tissue depressions, encircle digits, extremities, or limbs and sometimes the neck, thorax, or abdomen. They may be associated with intrauterine amputations.
Inguinal Canal
The tunnel in the lower anterior ABDOMINAL WALL through which the SPERMATIC CORD, in the male; ROUND LIGAMENT, in the female; nerves; and vessels pass. Its internal end is at the deep inguinal ring and its external end is at the superficial inguinal ring.
Risk Factors
An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.
Soft Tissue Neoplasms
Neoplasms of whatever cell type or origin, occurring in the extraskeletal connective tissue framework of the body including the organs of locomotion and their various component structures, such as nerves, blood vessels, lymphatics, etc.
Blood Vessel Prosthesis
Device constructed of either synthetic or biological material that is used for the repair of injured or diseased blood vessels.
Veterans
Former members of the armed services.
Angioplasty, Balloon
Use of a balloon catheter for dilation of an occluded artery. It is used in treatment of arterial occlusive diseases, including renal artery stenosis and arterial occlusions in the leg. For the specific technique of BALLOON DILATION in coronary arteries, ANGIOPLASTY, BALLOON, CORONARY is available.
Neuroma
A tumor made up of nerve cells and nerve fibers. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Diabetic Neuropathies
Peripheral, autonomic, and cranial nerve disorders that are associated with DIABETES MELLITUS. These conditions usually result from diabetic microvascular injury involving small blood vessels that supply nerves (VASA NERVORUM). Relatively common conditions which may be associated with diabetic neuropathy include third nerve palsy (see OCULOMOTOR NERVE DISEASES); MONONEUROPATHY; mononeuropathy multiplex; diabetic amyotrophy; a painful POLYNEUROPATHY; autonomic neuropathy; and thoracoabdominal neuropathy. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1325)
Embolectomy
Surgical removal of an obstructing clot or foreign material which has been transported from a distant vessel by the bloodstream. Removal of a clot at its original site is called THROMBECTOMY.
Vascular Diseases
Pathological processes involving any of the BLOOD VESSELS in the cardiac or peripheral circulation. They include diseases of ARTERIES; VEINS; and rest of the vasculature system in the body.

Source of inappropriate receptive fields in cortical somatotopic maps from rats that sustained neonatal forelimb removal. (1/1348)

Previously this laboratory demonstrated that forelimb removal at birth in rats results in the invasion of the cuneate nucleus by sciatic nerve axons and the development of cuneothalamic cells with receptive fields that include both the forelimb-stump and the hindlimb. However, unit-cluster recordings from primary somatosensory cortex (SI) of these animals revealed few sites in the forelimb-stump representation where responses to hindlimb stimulation also could be recorded. Recently we reported that hindlimb inputs to the SI forelimb-stump representation are suppressed functionally in neonatally amputated rats and that GABAergic inhibition is involved in this process. The present study was undertaken to assess the role that intracortical projections from the SI hindlimb representation may play in the functional reorganization of the SI forelimb-stump field in these animals. The SI forelimb-stump representation was mapped during gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-receptor blockade, both before and after electrolytic destruction of the SI hindlimb representation. Analysis of eight amputated rats showed that 75.8% of 264 stump recording sites possessed hindlimb receptive fields before destruction of the SI hindlimb. After the lesions, significantly fewer sites (13.2% of 197) were responsive to hindlimb stimulation (P < 0.0001). Electrolytic destruction of the SI lower-jaw representation in four additional control rats with neonatal forelimb amputation did not significantly reduce the percentage of hindlimb-responsive sites in the SI stump field during GABA-receptor blockade (P = 0.98). Similar results were obtained from three manipulated rats in which the SI hindlimb representation was silenced temporarily with a local cobalt chloride injection. Analysis of response latencies to sciatic nerve stimulation in the hindlimb and forelimb-stump representations suggested that the intracortical pathway(s) mediating the hindlimb responses in the forelimb-stump field may be polysynaptic. The mean latency to sciatic nerve stimulation at responsive sites in the GABA-receptor blocked SI stump representation of neonatally amputated rats was significantly longer than that for recording sites in the hindlimb representation [26.3 +/- 8.1 (SD) ms vs. 10.8 +/- 2.4 ms, respectively, P < 0.0001]. These results suggest that hindlimb input to the SI forelimb-stump representation detected in GABA-blocked cortices of neonatally forelimb amputated rats originates primarily from the SI hindlimb representation.  (+info)

Age-related outcome for peripheral thrombolysis. (2/1348)

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the age-related outcome of peripheral thrombolysis and determine for which patient group this treatment is worthwhile. DESIGN AND METHODS: A combined retrospective and prospective analysis of consecutive patients undergoing thrombolysis for acute lower-limb ischaemia was made with respect to age-related outcome and other risk factors. RESULTS: One hundred and two patients underwent thrombolysis for acute limb ischaemia. In the under 60 age group there was a 40% amputation rate. Seventy-three per cent of this group smoked. In the over 80 age group, the amputation rate was 15% and only 8% were smokers. CONCLUSION: Advancing age is not an adverse risk factor for thrombolysis which appears to be safe and effective in this patient group. There is a high incidence of smoking in the younger age group (< 60 years), in whom failed thrombolysis frequently leads to amputation.  (+info)

Association between age and survival following major amputation. The Scottish Vascular Audit Group. (3/1348)

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether age is associated with survival following major amputation and whether this association is independent or simply reflects selection bias in amputation level. DESIGN AND MATERIALS: Computer linkage of routine discharge and death data on the 2759 patients undergoing major amputation in Scotland between 1989 and 1993 for peripheral arterial disease. METHODS: Cox's proportional hazards model and multivariate logistic regression analysis using death as the outcome variable and age, sex, urgency, amputation level and recent arterial reconstructive surgery as predictor variables. RESULTS: Proximal amputation was more common in older patients. Survival was associated with both age (p < 0.001) and amputation level (p < 0.001). Age was an independent predictor of death at 30 days (p < 0.0001), 6 months (p < 0.001), 12 months (p < 0.0001) and 2 years (p < 0.0001) postoperation. CONCLUSIONS: Survival following amputation was poor, with only half the patients alive at 2 years. Above-knee amputation was associated with poorer survival, presumably due to the presence of more severe and widespread disease, and was undertaken more commonly in older patients. However, age remained a predictor of survival after adjustment for amputation level. Higher early mortality suggest that a worse prognosis in elderly patients cannot be attributed wholly to actuarial considerations.  (+info)

Long-term functional status and quality of life after lower extremity revascularization. (4/1348)

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the longer term (up to 7 years) functional status and quality of life outcomes from lower extremity revascularization. METHODS: This study was designed as a cross-sectional telephone survey and chart review at the University of Minnesota Hospital. The subjects were patients who underwent their first lower extremity revascularization procedure or a primary amputation for vascular disease between January 1, 1989, and January 31, 1995, who had granted consent or had died. The main outcome measures were ability to walk, SF-36 physical function, SF-12, subsequent amputation, and death. RESULTS: The medical records for all 329 subjects were reviewed after the qualifying procedures for details of the primary procedure (62.6% arterial bypass graft, 36.8% angioplasty, 0.6% atherectomy), comorbidities (64% diabetics), severity of disease, and other vascular risk factors. All 166 patients who were living were surveyed by telephone between June and August 1996. At 7 years after the qualifying procedure, 73% of the patients who were alive still had the qualifying limb, although 63% of the patients had died. Overall, at the time of the follow-up examination (1 to 7.5 years after the qualifying procedure), 65% of the patients who were living were able to walk independently and 43% had little or no limitation in walking several blocks. In a multiple regression model, patients with diabetes and patients who were older were less likely to be able to walk at follow-up examination and had a worse functional status on the SF-36 and a lower physical health on the SF-12. Number of years since the procedure was not a predictor in any of the analyses. CONCLUSION: Although the long-term mortality rate is high in the population that undergoes lower limb revascularization, the survivors are likely to retain their limb over time and have good functional status.  (+info)

Isolated femoropopliteal bypass graft for limb salvage after failed tibial reconstruction: a viable alternative to amputation. (5/1348)

PURPOSE: Femoropopliteal bypass grafting procedures performed to isolated popliteal arteries after failure of a previous tibial reconstruction were studied. The results were compared with those of a study of primary isolated femoropopliteal bypass grafts (IFPBs). METHODS: IFPBs were only constructed if the uninvolved or patent popliteal segment measured at least 7 cm in length and had at least one major collateral supplying the calf. When IFPB was performed for ischemic lesions, these lesions were usually limited to the digits or small portions of the foot. Forty-seven polytetrafluoroethylene grafts and three autogenous reversed saphenous vein grafts were used. RESULTS: Ankle brachial pressure index (ABI) increased after bypass grafting by a mean of 0.46. Three-year primary life table patency and limb-salvage rates for primary IFPBs were 73% and 86%, respectively. All eight IFPBs performed after failed tibial bypass grafts remained patent for 2 to 44 months, with patients having viable, healed feet. CONCLUSION: In the presence of a suitable popliteal artery and limited tissue necrosis, IFPB can have acceptable patency and limb-salvage rates, even when a polytetrafluoroethylene graft is used. Secondary IFPB can be used to achieve limb salvage after failed tibial bypass grafting.  (+info)

Level of amputation following failed arterial reconstruction compared to primary amputation--a meta-analysis. (6/1348)

OBJECTIVES: To determine if the level of amputation after failed vascular reconstruction was comparable to the level of amputation after primary amputation. DESIGN AND METHODS: Medline literature search (1975-1996), meta-analysis. RESULTS: The odds ratio of transtibial to transfemoral (TT/TF) amputations was 927/657 = 1.41 (95% confidence limits: 1.278-1.561) in postrevascularisation amputation (PRVA) and 1590/1162 = 1.37 (95% confidence limits: 1.269-1.477) in primary amputation (PA) (p = 0.65). The pooled data show that the number of conversions from transtibial (TT) to transfemoral (TF) amputations due to amputation stump complications were 85/369 (23%) in PRVA against 93/752 (12.4%) in PA (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: We could not detect any difference in TT/TF ratio between PRVA and PA. However, the risk of conversion i.e. reamputation to a higher level is higher after PRVA compared to PA. The chance of having a successful transtibial amputation is approximately 58% for postrevascularisation amputation as well as for primary amputations. An aggressive approach towards vascular reconstruction seems justified.  (+info)

Relationship of femorodistal bypass patency to clinical outcome. Iloprost Bypass International Study Group. (7/1348)

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between bypass patency, limb survival and clinical symptoms after femorodistal bypass procedures. DESIGN: Multicentre, prospectively planned 12-month postoperative follow-up. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Five hundred and seventeen patients undergoing femorodistal bypass surgery for severe ischaemia. Clinical symptoms, bypass patency were recorded at regular intervals up to 12 months postoperatively. RESULTS: Complete follow-up data was obtained on 498 patients (96%). Fifty-six (17%) of the 341 patients with patent bypasses had either rest pain or ulcers or had undergone major amputation at 12 months. Of the 167 patients with an occluded bypass, 22 patients (13%) had improved clinical symptoms and a total of 59 patients (35%) had avoided major amputation at 12 months. The clinical outcome for patients classified preoperatively as Fontaine stage IV was significantly worse than for those in stage III preoperatively despite similar bypass patency rates. CONCLUSIONS: There is a fair correlation between technical and clinical outcome after femorodistal bypass surgery at 12 months, but there are significant numbers of patients with occluded bypasses who have a good clinical outcome and of patients with patent bypasses who have a poor clinical outcome. The reporting of symptoms in addition to bypass patency would aid the interpretation of surgical results.  (+info)

A case of a malignant melanoma with late metastases 16 years after the initial surgery. (8/1348)

We report a case of a pulmonary metastasis 16 years after the initial surgery for a malignant melanoma. The patient was a 58-year-old Japanese man. In 1976, he had a pigmented skin lesion with a diameter of 8 mm on his right third finger. He received an amputation of the finger and a dissection of the right axillary. Histological examinations of the tumor revealed a feature of a malignant melanoma with infiltration of the papillary layers of the dermis, 1.5 mm in thickness. The histological subtype was considered to be an acral lentiginous melanoma with a mixed spindle-epithelioid cell pattern. There was no regional lymph node metastasis. In December 1992, when he was 74-years-old, a round tumor in the left lower lung was discovered by chest radiography. In February 1993, he received a left lower lobectomy of the lung. Histological examination revealed a feature of a malignant melanoma with predominantly epithelioid cells and this was considered to be a metastasis from the initial skin lesion. Five months after the lobectomy, he died from a hemorrhage of a metastatic brain tumor. This case indicated the importance of periodic, life-long follow-up in treating malignant melanomas.  (+info)

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TY - JOUR. T1 - Ambulation and functional outcome after major lower extremity amputation. AU - Chopra, Atish. AU - Azarbal, Amir. AU - Jung, Enjae. AU - Abraham, Cherrie. AU - Liem, Timothy. AU - Landry, Gregory. AU - Moneta, Gregory (Greg). AU - Mitchell, Erica. PY - 2018/1/1. Y1 - 2018/1/1. N2 - Objective: Major lower extremity amputations (MLEAs) remain a significant source of disability. It is unknown whether postamputation functional outcomes and outcome predictability have changed with a population of increasingly aging and obese patients. Accordingly, we sought to evaluate contemporary trends. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed to identify patients undergoing MLEA using Current Procedural Terminology codes in a university hospital. Demographics, comorbidities, perioperative variables, and outcomes were obtained. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and χ 2 and multivariate logistic regression modeling were used where appropriate. Survival analyses were performed with the ...
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Amputation Risk in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Peripheral Artery Disease Using Statewide Data<...
TY - JOUR. T1 - Amputation Risk in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Peripheral Artery Disease Using Statewide Data. AU - Humphries, Misty. AU - Brunson, Ann. AU - Hedayati, Nasim. AU - Romano, Patrick S. AU - Melnkow, Joy. PY - 2015/2/21. Y1 - 2015/2/21. N2 - Background: Conflicting data exist regarding changes in amputation rates in patients with ulcers because of diabetes mellitus (DM) and peripheral artery disease (PAD). This study focuses on how population-based amputation rates are changing in the current treatment era. Methods: Using the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development Patient Discharge database, all patients who underwent major nontraumatic lower extremity (LE) amputation in 2005 through 2011 were identified. Age-adjusted population-based amputation risk was determined by year. Gender and age trends in amputation risk were estimated separately for diabetes-related amputations and PAD-related amputations, treating all California residents as the population ...
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Quality of Life in Individuals With Peripheral Arterial Disease Who Underwent Toe Amputations: A Descriptive, Cross-sectional...Quality of Life in Individuals With Peripheral Arterial Disease Who Underwent Toe Amputations: A Descriptive, Cross-sectional...
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a progressive atherosclerotic condition that affects ,200 million people worldwide, including a substantial proportion of the elderly population.1 PAD leads to arterial stenosis and occlusions in the major vessels supplying the lower extremities. The impaired blood flow can lead to gangrene, and amputation may follow. Major amputation includes amputations above or below the knee and transmetatarsal amputation of the foot; toe amputation is considered a minor amputation.2 In 2005, 1.6 million persons in the United States were living with a major limb amputation.3 Of these individuals, 38% had an amputation secondary to PAD with a comorbid diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (DM).3 The number of toe amputations occurring each year in the US is unknown. Some international studies have reported declining rates of major amputations and increasing rates of minor amputations, a shift that may be due to improvements in preventive health care.4 Griffin et al5 define toe ...
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Major lower extremity amputation in adults with diabetes, 2015 (or nearest year) - Diabetes care - Health at a Glance 2017 -...Major lower extremity amputation in adults with diabetes, 2015 (or nearest year) - Diabetes care - Health at a Glance 2017 -...
This new edition of Health at a Glance presents the most recent comparable data on the health status of populations and health system performance in OECD countries. Where possible, it also reports data for partner countries (Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Lithuania, Russian Federation and South Africa). The data presented in this publication come from official national statistics, unless otherwise stated.. This edition contains a range of new indicators, particularly on risk factors for health. It also places greater emphasis on time trend analysis. Alongside indicator-by-indicator analysis, this edition offers snapshots and dashboard indicators that summarise the comparative performance of countries, and a special chapter on the main factors driving life expectancy gains.. ...
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Patients with ESRD likely to undergo lower extremity amputation, better end-of-life care neededPatients with ESRD likely to undergo lower extremity amputation, better end-of-life care needed
Nearly one in 10 patients with ESRD undergo lower extremity amputation in their last year of life, while also having prolonged stays in health care settings and limited access to hospice services, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.“These findings are concerning because despite wide-spread recognition that lower extremity amputation often
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Small Vessel Disease Leaves Patients Vulnerable to Leg Amputation ‹ News - American Orthopedics | Prosthetics & Orthotics |...Small Vessel Disease Leaves Patients Vulnerable to Leg Amputation ‹ News - American Orthopedics | Prosthetics & Orthotics |...
No matter where it occurs in the body, microvascular disease ups the risk of leg amputation, a new study finds. Microvascular disease damages very small blood vessels. Researchers analyzed data from more than 125,000 U.S. veterans who were followed for an average of nine years.. During follow-up, those with microvascular disease had a 3.7-times increased risk of leg amputation, and accounted for 18% of all amputations.. Those with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) -- narrowing of the arteries away from the heart that is typically found in the legs -- had an almost 14-times greater risk of leg amputation and accounted for 22% of all amputations.. Those with both microvascular disease and PAD had a 23-times increased risk of leg amputation, and accounted for 45% of all amputations, according to the study published July 8 in the journal Circulation.. The researchers concluded that microvascular disease is independently associated with an increased risk of leg amputation, even if the disease occurs ...
https://www.amerortho.com/about/news/view/1167/small-vessel-disease-leaves-patients-vulnerable-to
Call for an end to national disgrace of diabetes-related amputations | Diabetes UKCall for an end to national disgrace of diabetes-related amputations | Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK has today launched a campaign to bring an end to the national disgrace of thousands of preventable amputations in people with diabetes, as new research has once again highlighted the unacceptably poor levels of foot care for people with the condition.The Putting Feet First campaign, launched at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2012 in Glasgow, highlights the fact that people with diabetes are over 20 times more likely to have a lower limb amputation. About 80 per cent of the 6,000 diabetes-related amputations in England every year are preventable.
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about_us/news_landing_page/call-for-an-end-to-national-disgrace-of-diabetes-related-amputations
Temporal Trends and Geographic Variation of Lower-Extremity Amputation in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease | JACC:...Temporal Trends and Geographic Variation of Lower-Extremity Amputation in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease | JACC:...
The primary findings from this cohort study of elderly Medicare beneficiaries with PAD are that there has been a marked reduction in LE amputations within the United States. Between 2000 and 2008, the overall annual rates of LE amputation significantly decreased from 7,258 to 5,790 per 100,000 patients with PAD. Second, there remains significant geographic variation. Rates of LE amputation were generally higher in the East South Central, West South Central, and South Atlantic regions, whereas the Mountain, New England, and West North Central regions had lower rates (Fig. 1). Of note, geographic variation remained statistically associated with LE amputation after adjustment for clinical factors.. There are multiple potential explanations for the dramatic decrease in the number of LE amputations observed in the current study. First, the importance of prevention of LE amputation and emphasis on early screening and detection of vascular disease in patients at risk for LE amputation may be ...
http://www.onlinejacc.org/content/60/21/2230
Leg Amputation - Childrens Heart InstituteLeg Amputation - Childrens Heart Institute
The appropriate amputation level depends on a number of factors, including why the amputation is needed, the general health of the person, the possibility for recovery and rehabilitation (rehab), and the probability of adequate wound healing. The aim of an amputation is to remove all dead and dying tissue while creating the most useful limb for recovery and rehab. It is very important to make sure that an artificial limb, if desired, can be appropriately fitted.. A below-the-knee amputation is usually preferable. It provides better mobility. Even if a person is very unlikely to be able to walk because of their general health or other medical conditions, a below-the-knee amputation provides for easier transfers and movement while in bed. Walking on an above-the-knee prosthesis (artificial limb) requires a lot more energy than walking on a below-the-knee prosthesis, although young, relatively healthy people manage much better than older, more frail people do. But when a below-the-knee amputation ...
https://www.childrensheartinstitute.org/health-library/healthwise/?DOCHWID=ue4791abc
Major Amputation of the Lower Extremity for Critical Limb Ischemia | SpringerLinkMajor Amputation of the Lower Extremity for Critical Limb Ischemia | SpringerLink
Major lower extremity amputation remains a common outcome in the setting of acute and chronic limb ischemia. While often viewed as a failure by the vascular surgeon, it should rather be viewed as the...
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-319-31991-9_53
Below the Knee Amputation of the Left Foot | Doctor StockBelow the Knee Amputation of the Left Foot | Doctor Stock
Below the Knee Amputation of the Left Foot. This full color medical exhibit starts with two lateral illustrations of the left foot depicting the extensive necrosis of the skin and the osteomyelitis (bone marrow inflammation). These images are followed by four key steps in the below the knee amputation procedure. The surgical steps presented include the sawing through of the tibia and fibula to remove the lower leg and foot and the creation of a stump.
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How Disabling is a Lower Extremity Amputation? | Disability Benefits HelpHow Disabling is a Lower Extremity Amputation? | Disability Benefits Help
Close to 2 million people are living with limb loss in the United States. In fact, more than 500 Americans lose a limb each day. Amputation of the leg, either above or below the knee, is the most common amputation surgery. For some, an amputation might improve their quality of life. For others, an amputation might set off a cascade of further health decline. Ultimately, the long-term prognosis of the patient depends on the reason for the amputation.
https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/how-disabling-is-my-condition/lower-extremity-amputation
Lower Extremity Combat-Related Amputations | JSOA OnlineLower Extremity Combat-Related Amputations | JSOA Online
Since the onset of combat activity in Iraq and Afghanistan, there have been over 1100 major limb amputations among United States service members. With a sustained military presence in the Middle East, continued severe lower extremity trauma is inevitable. For this reason, combat surgeons must understand the various amputation levels as well as the anatomic and technical details that enable an optimal functional outcome. These amputations are unique and usually result from blast mechanisms and are complicated by broad zones of injury with severe contamination and ongoing infection. The combat servicemen are young, previously healthy, and have the promising potential to rehabilitate to very high levels of activity. Therefore, every practical effort should be made to perform sound initial and definitive trauma-related amputations so that these casualties may return to their highest possible level of function. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 19(1):35-43, 2010). ...
https://www.jsoaonline.com/archive/2010/spring-2010/lower-extremity-combat-related-amputations/
Point-Counterpoint: Is An Initial TMA Better Than A Partial Ray Amputation in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy? | Podiatry...Point-Counterpoint: Is An Initial TMA Better Than A Partial Ray Amputation in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy? | Podiatry...
Yes. Surveying the research and drawing on her own experience, Valerie L. Schade, DPM, AACFAS, says partial ray amputations in this population can lead to complications and further amputation whereas initial TMA procedures can facilitate a durable and functional residual limb. No. Suhad Hadi, DPM, FACFAS, says with the proper protocol in place, first ray amputations can provide good long-term healing and functional outcomes.
https://www.podiatrytoday.com/point-counterpoint-initial-tma-better-partial-ray-amputation-patients-diabetic-neuropathy?page=3
Lower Extremity Amputation: Introduction for Rehabilitation Clinicians Course | ContinuingEducation.com
Due to the high prevalence of diabetes and vascular disease, patients with lower extremity amputations (LEA) have become increasingly common in post-acute care
https://www.continuingeducation.com/course/lower-extremity-amputation-introduction-for-rehabilitation-clinicians-rel-rts-0-leao
Avoiding lower extremity amputation - McKnights Long Term Care NewsAvoiding lower extremity amputation - McKnights Long Term Care News
It is also important to consider that lower extremity amputation does not represent a traditional medical complication of diabetes like myocardial infarction, kidney failure or retinopathy
http://www.mcknights.com/marketplace/avoiding-lower-extremity-amputation/article/578697/
M. E. Pepin, K. G. Akers, S. S. Galen. Physical activity in individuals with lower extremity amputations: a narrative review AU...M. E. Pepin, K. G. Akers, S. S. Galen. Physical activity in individuals with lower extremity amputations: a narrative review AU...
M. E. Pepin, K. G. Akers, S. S. Galen. Physical activity in individuals with lower extremity amputations: a narrative review AU. Physical Therapy Reviews 2018; 23(2):77-87 ...
https://modushealth.com/publications/publication_129/
A Clinical and Histological Analysis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Amputation - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.govA Clinical and Histological Analysis of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Amputation - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
This is a phase I single center open label trial study that will enroll sixteen patients requiring semi-elective lower extremity major amputation within a 30 day period for non-infectious complications related to critical limb ischemia (CLI). After enrollment patients will be randomized to amputation at 3,7,14, or 21 days after MSC administration. The investigational treatment uses allogeneic bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells at the point of care. Allogeneic MSCs will be injected in the thigh muscles and the gastrocnemius muscle (for below knee amputation only) of sixteen patients undergoing major amputation. Through a review of treatment related adverse events over 6 months we will test the hypothesis that allogeneic MSCs do not result in significant cardiovascular, respiratory, or infectious treatment related adverse events. Through an exploratory investigation we will assess the efficacy of MSCs in promoting freedom from gangrene, revision of amputation, and death after major ...
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02685098?term=stem+cell+peripheral+arterial+disease&map_cntry=US&rank=16
BKA abbreviation stands for Below-knee AmputationBKA abbreviation stands for Below-knee Amputation
Below-knee Amputation definition, categories, type and other relevant information provided by All Acronyms. BKA stands for Below-knee Amputation
https://www.allacronyms.com/_medical/BKA/Below-knee_Amputation
Reduced incidence of lower-extremity amputations in people with diabetes in Scotland: a nationwide study - Enlighten:...Reduced incidence of lower-extremity amputations in people with diabetes in Scotland: a nationwide study - Enlighten:...
OBJECTIVE: To establish the incidence of nontraumatic lower-extremity amputation (LEA) in people with diabetes in Scotland. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This cohort study linked national morbidity records and diabetes datasets to establish the number of people with diabetes who underwent nontraumatic major and minor LEA in Scotland from 2004 to 2008. RESULTS: Two thousand three hundred eighty-two individuals with diabetes underwent a nontraumatic LEA between 2004 and 2008; 57.1% (n = 1,359) underwent major LEAs. The incidence of any LEA among persons with diabetes fell over the 5-year study period by 29.8% (3.04 per 1,000 in 2004 to 2.13 per 1,000 in 2008, P , 0.001). Major LEA rates decreased by 40.7% from 1.87 per 1,000 in 2004 to 1.11 per 1,000 in 2008 (P , 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: There has been a significant reduction in the incidence of LEA in persons with diabetes in Scotland between 2004 and 2008, principally explained by a reduction in major amputation. ...
https://eprints.gla.ac.uk/73038/
The rehabilitation programme and functional outcomes of persons with lower limb amputations at a primary level rehabilitation...The rehabilitation programme and functional outcomes of persons with lower limb amputations at a primary level rehabilitation...
Productive activity. Twenty-nine participants indicated that the need to work or attend school did not apply to them. In addition, 15 indicated they were not economically self-sufficient.. Discussion. Profile of the study population. The increased ratio of males to females as found in the study is in accordance with the literature2,14,15,16. The majority of participants (21) was younger than 60 years old. This is similar to results from other African studies14,15, but contrasts with those of Hendry18, who found a mean age of 60.3 years in a study based at Tygerberg Hospital. It appears that Diabetes Mellitus (DM) caused amputations at relatively younger ages in the current study population, since Table III shows that DM was the cause of the amputation in 19 instances. Reasons for this might be multifaceted and related to race, South Africas stage of economic development and poverty18,19. The findings pointed to a lower rate of traumatic amputations than those found by Bakkes15 and Kidmas et ...
http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2310-38332013000300004&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en
Modified Supracondylar Amputation of the Femur
The upper leg can be amputated at many levels starting with the through the knee amputation and ending with the hip disarticulation. The most common above the knee amputation is through the mid-femur, and this procedure is taught in most surgical programs in the United States. A new modification of the supracondylar amputation of the femur is herein described. A 20-year experience of over 200 procedures is reported using a new modification of the supracondylar amputation of the leg. Two deaths occurred, and a primary healing rate of 95 per cent was obtained. Revision to a higher level was required in only three patients. The advantages of the modified amputation procedure include short operative procedure, minimal blood loss, long femur stump, reduced pain, strong fascial closure, high rate of primary healing, and avoidance of a postoperative flexion contracture at the hip ...
http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/12619117/modified-supracondylar-amputation-femur
Self-management to Improve Function Following Amputation - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.govSelf-management to Improve Function Following Amputation - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
Lower extremity amputations are a significant cause of morbidity, mortality, loss of function and reduced quality of life. Self-management (defined as the process by which an individual adopts an active role in managing the symptoms, treatment, consequences, and lifestyle changes inherent in living with a chronic condition) is an important mechanism for improving health and reducing disability. This study will evaluate a 5-week group-based self-management intervention for Veterans with lower extremity limb loss (VETPALS) and determine its impact upon physical and psychosocial functioning, patient activation, self-efficacy, problem solving, quality of life and positive affect. This study represents one of the only prospective randomized controlled trials of a behavioral intervention for individuals with limb loss. It is expected that results will be used to inform the integration of self-management interventions into the VA Amputation System of Care. The specific primary hypotheses are:. ...
https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02163811
What is the optimal femur length in a trans-femoral amputation? A mixed method study: Scoping review, expert opinions and...What is the optimal femur length in a trans-femoral amputation? A mixed method study: Scoping review, expert opinions and...
In the Netherlands, 34% of all major lower limb amputations are at the trans-femoral level. Information and consensus is lacking on the optimal length of the residual length of the femur following the amputation. HYPOTHESIS: We hypothesize that femur length should be kept as long as possible considering construction of the knee unit beneath the socket. Evaluation of the hypothesis: Providing a comprehensive overview of considerations involved in choosing the optimal femur length in a trans-femoral amputation. This explorative study includes a scoping review, interviews with surgeons and certified prosthetists (expert opinions), and a biomechanical analysis. The scoping review resulted in 396 articles reduced to 6 articles after reviewing. All articles, the outcomes of the interviews with the experts and the biomechanical analysis suggest that it is important to maximize the length of the residual femur. CONCLUSION: A longer residual limb length is more beneficial for gait parameters, prevention ...
https://read.qxmd.com/read/31371086/what-is-the-optimal-femur-length-in-a-trans-femoral-amputation-a-mixed-method-study-scoping-review-expert-opinions-and-biomechanical-analysis
Risk factors for falls in people with a lower limb amputation: a systematic reviewRisk factors for falls in people with a lower limb amputation: a systematic review
OBJECTIVE: To review the evidence connecting risk factors to falls in adults with a lower limb amputation (LLA) across the continuum of care settings. DESIGN: Systematic review. LITERATURE SURVEY: Electronic database searches were conducted in MEDLINE, Pubmed, CINAHL and EMBASE covering 01/1988 and 01/2016. Non-interventional studies, including cohort and cross-sectional studies were included. Two reviewers independently completed data extraction and quality evaluation. METHODOLOGY: Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria and quality of reporting of reporting was evaluated using the criteria by Tooth et al.. SYNTHESIS: The average quality of reporting score was 19.8, scores ranged from 16 to 29. Studies covered the acute hospital stay after the amputation, inpatient rehabilitation and community living. Falls were a common occurrence, with the cohort studies reporting 20.8% for acute hospital stay to 58% in the community years after the amputation. Injurious falls were also common, occurrence ...
https://espace.curtin.edu.au/handle/20.500.11937/46449
Treatment of critical lower limb ischemia using a hybrid techniqueTreatment of critical lower limb ischemia using a hybrid technique
DISCUSSION. Patients with CLLI can require amputations if revascularization cannot be accomplished. Among high risk patients, mortality within 30 days of amputation can range from 4 to 30%, with morbidity from 20 to 37%, because many of these patients suffer sepsis and progressive renal failure.4 Fewer than two thirds of patients with below the knee amputations and fewer than half of above the knee amputation patients achieve successful rehabilitation. Additionally, fewer than 50% of patients achieve complete mobility after amputation. Furthermore, the clinical and economic costs of primary amputation as standard treatment are very high when compared with the cost of revascularization and salvage of the limb. Revascularization therefore offers many advantages: significant rates of limb salvage, lower morbidity and mortality rates 30 days after the procedure, improved functional status and quality of life for patients, better profitability and increased long-term survival.4. Bypass surgery is a ...
http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-54492014000300257&lng=en&tlng=en
Issues of importance reported by persons with lower limb amputations and prostheses. - Semantic ScholarIssues of importance reported by persons with lower limb amputations and prostheses. - Semantic Scholar
The purpose of this paper is to report prosthesis-related issues of importance that were identified by a diverse group of persons living with lower limb amputations (LLA) and prostheses. These perceptions and themes validate some old assumptions and challenge others, report both common and unusual experiences, and indirectly identify the information level of our respondents concerning prostheses. Persons with LLA were identified from computerized rosters at a level one regional trauma center and at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System-Seattle, Division. Inclusion criteria specified that respondents were to: 1) be one or more years post-unilateral amputation at the Symes level (ankle disarticulation) or higher, 2) use their prosthesis at least 5 days a week, 3) read English, and 4) be able to provide informed consent. Respondents completed the Prosthesis Evaluation Questionnaire-field version (PEQ) and the standard form (SF)-36, a health status measure. Of 114 persons who agreed to participate, 92 (85%
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Issues-of-importance-reported-by-persons-with-lowe-Legro-Reiber/c4efd97212e65187e52f824a25438b79b67f7cd9
Root Amputation
Root amputation is a specialized dental procedure, whereby one root is removed from a multi-root tooth. The tooth is then stabilized and rendered fully functional with a crown or filling. The multi-root teeth best suited to the root amputation procedure are the molars at the back of the mouth. These large flat teeth have either two or three roots depending on whether they are situated on the upper or lower jaw.. The general purpose of root amputation is to save an injured or diseased tooth from extraction. Most dentists agree that there is no better alternative than retaining a healthy natural tooth, and the root amputation procedure makes this possible. Dental implants, extensive bridgework and custom-made tooth replacements can be expensive and time-consuming. Generally, root amputation and the necessary crown work are less expensive and can be completed in 1-3 short visits.. When is root amputation necessary?. It is important to note that root amputation can only be performed on an otherwise ...
http://www.centralparkcosmeticdmd.com/procedures/orthodontics/root-amputation/
Root AmputationRoot Amputation
Root amputation is a specialized dental procedure, whereby one root is removed from a multi-root tooth. The tooth is then stabilized and rendered fully functional with a crown or filling. The multi-root teeth best suited to the root amputation procedure are the molars at the back of the mouth. These large flat teeth have either two or three roots depending on whether they are situated on the upper or lower jaw.. The general purpose of root amputation is to save an injured or diseased tooth from extraction. Most dentists agree that there is no better alternative than retaining a healthy natural tooth, and the root amputation procedure makes this possible. Dental implants, extensive bridgework and custom-made tooth replacements can be expensive and time-consuming. Generally, root amputation and the necessary crown work are less expensive and can be completed in 1-3 short visits.. When is root amputation necessary?. It is important to note that root amputation can only be performed on an otherwise ...
http://www.frontierdentalcare.com/our-services/periodontics/root-amputation/
Root AmputationRoot Amputation
Root amputation is a specialized dental procedure, whereby one root is removed from a multi-root tooth. The tooth is then stabilized and rendered fully functional with a crown or filling. The multi-root teeth best suited to the root amputation procedure are the molars at the back of the mouth. These large flat teeth have either two or three roots depending on whether they are situated on the upper or lower jaw.. The general purpose of root amputation is to save an injured or diseased tooth from extraction. Most dentists agree that there is no better alternative than retaining a healthy natural tooth, and the root amputation procedure makes this possible. Dental implants, extensive bridgework and custom-made tooth replacements can be expensive and time-consuming. Generally, root amputation and the necessary crown work are less expensive and can be completed in 1-3 short visits.. When is root amputation necessary?. It is important to note that root amputation can only be performed on an otherwise ...
http://www.smilesbyus.com/procedures/periodontics/root-amputation/
Root AmputationRoot Amputation
Root amputation is a specialized dental procedure, whereby one root is removed from a multi-root tooth. The tooth is then stabilized and rendered fully functional with a crown or filling. The multi-root teeth best suited to the root amputation procedure are the molars at the back of the mouth. These large flat teeth have either two or three roots depending on whether they are situated on the upper or lower jaw.. The general purpose of root amputation is to save an injured or diseased tooth from extraction. Most dentists agree that there is no better alternative than retaining a healthy natural tooth, and the root amputation procedure makes this possible. Dental implants, extensive bridgework and custom-made tooth replacements can be expensive and time-consuming. Generally, root amputation and the necessary crown work are less expensive and can be completed in 1-3 short visits.. When is root amputation necessary?. It is important to note that root amputation can only be performed on an otherwise ...
http://www.americandentalarts.com/procedures/endodontics/root-amputation/
Statin use and lower extremity amputation risk in nonelderly diabetic patientsStatin use and lower extremity amputation risk in nonelderly diabetic patients
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http://www.glycosmedia.com/statin-use-and-lower-extremity-amputation-risk-in-nonelderly-diabetic-patients-3/
Level-adjusted perioperative risk of sacral amputations<...
TY - JOUR. T1 - Level-adjusted perioperative risk of sacral amputations. AU - Devin, Clinton. AU - Chong, Paul Y.. AU - Holt, Ginger E.. AU - Feurer, Irene. AU - Gonzalez, Adriana. AU - Merchant, Nipun. AU - Schwartz, Herbert S.. PY - 2006/9/1. Y1 - 2006/9/1. N2 - Background and Objectives: Sacral amputations above the S2 body often involve increased surgical complexity leading to long-term morbidity. The purpose of this study was to determine whether proximal sacral amputations have substantially higher perioperative morbidity compared with more distal sacral amputations. Methods: We evaluated the effect of sacral amputation level on perioperative outcomes within 90 days of surgery. Outcome measures included blood loss, intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital stay, hospital cost, and incidence of a major and minor morbidity. Survival analyses were adjusted for the level of resection and histological appearance. Results: Thirteen proximal and 14 distal resections were performed. In comparing ...
https://miami.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/level-adjusted-perioperative-risk-of-sacral-amputations
Diabetic Foot Care | Ulcers | Info for the Sole Blog | Modern Foot & AnkleDiabetic Foot Care | Ulcers | Info for the Sole Blog | Modern Foot & Ankle
Diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic lower-extremity amputations in the United States, and approximately 14-24% of patients with diabetes who develop a foot ulcer will require an amputation. In fact, foot ulcers precede 85% of diabetes-related amputations.. Keep in mind, diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in feet. It may also decrease blood circulation, making it more difficult to heal a wound or resist infection. Because of these problems, a foreign object in a shoe may go unnoticed and a blister or a sore may develop, possibly leading to an infection or ulcer-however, with diligent care and action, diabetics can reduce the chances of getting an ulcer and avoid a possible amputation.. Remember to execute the above steps regularly for adequate preventative care and visit a podiatrist to monitor your condition; doing so can significantly reduce the chances of lower-extremity amputation and limb loss.. ...
http://modernfootandankle.com/diabetes-foot-care-and-ulcers/
Effect of fibroblast growth factor NV1FGF on amputation and death: a randomised placebo-controlled trial of gene therapy in...
TY - JOUR. T1 - Effect of fibroblast growth factor NV1FGF on amputation and death: a randomised placebo-controlled trial of gene therapy in critical limb ischaemia. AU - Belch, Jill. AU - Hiatt, William R.. AU - Baumgartner, Iris. AU - Driver, I. Vickie. AU - Nikol, Sigrid. AU - Norgren, Lars. AU - Van Belle, Eric. AU - TAMARIS Comm Investigators. PY - 2011/6/4. Y1 - 2011/6/4. N2 - Background Patients with critical limb ischaemia have a high rate of amputation and mortality. We tested the hypothesis that non-viral 1 fibroblast growth factor (NV1FGF) would improve amputation-free survival.Methods In this phase 3 trial (EFC6145/TAMARIS), 525 patients with critical limb ischaemia unsuitable for revascularisation were enrolled from 171 sites in 30 countries. All had ischaemic ulcer in legs or minor skin gangrene and met haemodynamic criteria (ankle pressure ,70 mm Hg or a toe pressure ,50 mm Hg, or both, or a transcutaneous oxygen pressure ,30 mm Hg on the treated leg). Patients were randomly ...
https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/publications/effect-of-fibroblast-growth-factor-nv1fgf-on-amputation-and-death
Changing indications for digit amputation in cattle | Veterinary Record
BOVINE digit amputation is a well-established technique for chronic incurable lesions and results in an acceptably high success rate. Traditionally, the indications for amputation were primarily deep digital sepsis. For example, Weaver (1986) lists the indications for amputation as septic pedal arthritis, septic tenosynovitis, osteomyelitis of the pedal or navicular bones, and sepsis of the coronary band, and states that frequently several of the above indications are present.. As part of a different study, I have recorded the reasons for digits that I have amputated over the past few months. Of the 15 cases of amputation, two were the … ...
http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/content/169/9/236
Limb-Sparing Surgery May Not Provide Better Quality of Life than Amputation for Bone Cancer Patients - Mount Sinai Hospital -...Limb-Sparing Surgery May Not Provide Better Quality of Life than Amputation for Bone Cancer Patients - Mount Sinai Hospital -...
August 10, 2009 - Limb-sparing surgery, which has been taking the place of amputation for bone and soft tissue sarcomas of the lower limb in recent years, may not provide much or even any additional benefit to patients according to a new review. The analysis, published in the September 15, 2009 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, indicates that patients and physicians should rethink the pros and cons of limb-sparing surgery and amputation.. Patients with tumors of the bone or soft tissue in their arms and legs require surgery to remove their cancer. To compare the costs and benefits of amputation compared with limb-sparing surgery in these patients, Canadian researchers Ronald Barr, M.D., M.B., Ch.B., of McMaster University and Jay Wunder, M.D., M.Sc., of the Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Toronto reviewed all published papers on limb-sparing surgery that also measured patients functional health and quality of life.. The review found that while ...
http://www.mountsinai.on.ca/about_us/news/2009/limb-sparing-surgery-may-not-provide-better-quality-of-life-than-amputation-for-bone-cancer-patients
The Rochester Hand Center - Amputation
What is amputation?. Amputation is the complete removal of an injured or deformed body part. An amputation may be the result of a traumatic injury or may be the result of a planned operation where the finger must be removed. Some traumatically amputated fingers may be replanted or reattached, but in some cases, reattachment of the amputated finger is not possible or advisable. Conditions, such as a tumor, may require that a finger be surgically amputated to preserve a persons health.. How is an amputation done?. When an amputation is necessary, the surgeon removes the injured body part and prepares the remaining part for future prosthetic use. This means careful treatment of the skin, muscles, tendons, bones and nerves, so that a prosthesis can be worn with comfort. The surgeon decides the length of the remaining body part based on medical and prosthetic factors.. What can I expect after surgery?. For the first couple of weeks, you should expect some pain, which is controlled with pain ...
http://rochesterhandcenter.com/education.php?article=amputation
Empagliflozin does not increase amputation riskEmpagliflozin does not increase amputation risk
Study participants with type 2 diabetes receiving the SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin had a lower-limb amputation rate similar to those receiving placebo, according to findings from the EMPA-REG Outcome trial. Endocrine Today previously reported on results from the EMPA-REG Outcome trial indicating that empagliflozin (Jardiance, Boehringer Ingelheim) significantly reduces the risk for
https://www.healio.com/endocrinology/diabetes/news/in-the-journals/%7B3699079b-368a-47fc-825c-c17ff47f9437%7D/empagliflozin-does-not-increase-amputation-risk
Point/Counterpoint: Is limb salvage always best in diabetes? - Vascular Specialist
Bypass revascularization efforts to prevent amputation can fail, and many of them do so frequently in the first year. These failures can often be predicted preoperatively. Appropriate application of primary amputation based on data not only improves cost-effectiveness and patients quality of life, but improves our outcomes overall for critical limb ischemia (CLI).. A study out of Loma Linda University involving patients with CLI compared primary amputation vs. revascularization; 43% of patients had a primary amputation (Ann Vasc Surg. 2007;21:458-63). A multivariate analysis showed that patients with major tissue loss, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), diabetes and nonambulatory status were more likely to undergo primary amputation rather than revascularization.. While major tissue loss (Rutherford category 6) is certainly an indication for primary amputation, ambulatory status can represent a gray area in determining the best course. ESRD and diabetes are much more nonspecific factors; probably ...
https://vascularspecialistonline.com/point-counterpoint-is-limb-salvage-always-best-in-diabetes/
Invokana Shown to Have Heart Benefits, but Elevated Amputation Risks (Drug Safety Developments)
A recent study revealed that type 2 diabetes drug Invokana has significant cardiovascular benefits, but double the risk of lower-limb amputations.
http://www.drug-injury.com/drug_injury/2017/06/invokana-shown-to-have-heart-benefits-but-elevated-amputation-risks.html
Cineplastic amputation | Article about cineplastic amputation by The Free DictionaryCineplastic amputation | Article about cineplastic amputation by The Free Dictionary
Looking for cineplastic amputation? Find out information about cineplastic amputation. removal of all or part of a limb or other body part. Although amputation has been practiced for centuries, the development of sophisticated techniques for... Explanation of cineplastic amputation
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Reports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements - IAMAWReports of amputations lead to improved workplace safety through employer settlements - IAMAW
OSHAs severe injury reporting requirement, now in its second year, continues to show a disturbing trend of seven reported amputations a day at U.S. workplaces. The positive news is that the reports are leading to inspections, citations, and agreements with employers to make changes that will protect many more workers from injury.. An analysis of the first full year of the requirement, under which employers must report any workers hospitalization or amputation, showed that 2,644 amputations were reported in 2015. So far this year, as of July 31, OSHA has received 1,500 amputation reports. The rate works out to be about 7 amputations per day for both years.. Some resulting inspections found pervasive violations at worksites, but as part of a settlement process, employers have agreed to make extensive worksite improvements. Schwans Global Supply Chain created a comprehensive safety and health program for all its facilities nationwide, and hired a professional to run it, after two workers ...
https://www.goiam.org/news/departments/hq/safety-and-health/reports-amputations-lead-improved-workplace-safety-employer-settlements/
Rise in lower limb amputations in North Somerset | Weston MercuryRise in lower limb amputations in North Somerset | Weston Mercury
A shocking number of lower limb amputations have been carried out on diabetes patients in North Somerset over the past three years.
https://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/rise-in-number-of-lower-limb-amputations-in-north-somerset-due-to-diabetes-complications-1-5832411
Surveillance of work-related amputations in Michigan using multiple data sources: results for 2006-2012 | Occupational &...Surveillance of work-related amputations in Michigan using multiple data sources: results for 2006-2012 | Occupational &...
Results From 2006 through 2012, 4140 Michigan residents had a work-related amputation. In contrast, the Survey of Occupational Injury and Illness conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that there were 1770 cases during this period. During the 7-year period, work-related amputation rates decreased by 26%. The work-related amputation rate for men was more than six times that for women. Industries with the highest work-related amputation rates were Wood Product Manufacturing and Paper Manufacturing. Power saws and presses were the leading causes of injury. One hundred and seventy-three safety inspections were conducted as a result of referrals from the system. These inspections identified 1566 violations and assessed $652 755 in penalties.. ...
https://oem.bmj.com/content/72/3/171
FAQ Archives - LimbionicsFAQ Archives - Limbionics
Upper extremity amputations are often very difficult to handle physically and mentally. This is generally due to a number of daily tasks that require the use of our arms. This is a life changing amputation that takes a detail-oriented, highly trained and caring Prosthetist to ensure a comfortable and well working upper extremity prostheses. These prostheses can be simple, such as a body-powered prosthesis with a hook, to more advanced technology such as myoelectric and bionic hands or wrists. Prosthetic hand options vary from those that only open and close, to those that can dynamically adjust, allowing users to hold a pencil, operate a computer mouse, or hold wine glass.. Upper Extremity Prosthetic designs vary based on the level of amputation. Some patients are considered as partial hand or partial finger amputees, while others have above or below elbow amputations. Limbionics practitioners are experienced in these differences of these distinct amputation levels and best practices for ...
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A study to evaluate the risk factors leading to lower extremity amputation in diabetic foot | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT...A study to evaluate the risk factors leading to lower extremity amputation in diabetic foot | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT...
Aim: To evaluate the incidence of lower extremity amputation among inpatients with diabetic foot. To assess the risk factors leading to lower extremity amputation in the same patients. Materials and methods: Diabetic foot patients who required admission during the study period were selected and evaluated. Clinical and laboratory analysis was done for all patients and comparison done between those whose treatment included minor or major amputation of lower extremity with those who were managed without amputation.. Result: The study consists of 100 patients of diabetic foot with 77 of them going for major or minor amputation and 23 of them treated without amputation. A detailed analysis between amputated and non-amputated group showed significant difference in the following factors: age, duration of diabetes, HbA1c, Ankle Brachial Index (ABI), Wagner grade of ulcer and history of previous amputation. Conclusion: Among the many risk factors for diabetic foot, our group of patients had higher ...
http://journalijcmes.com/issues/study-evaluate-risk-factors-leading-lower-extremity-amputation-diabetic-foot
Influence of Transmetatarsal Amputation in Patients Requiring Lower Extremity Distal Revascularization
When a transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is required, successful long-term limb salvage is questioned. We evaluated the influence of TMA on limb salvage in patients undergoing lower extremity revascularization. Patients who had distal bypasses extending to the infrapopliteal arterial tree and adjunctive TMA were retrospectively reviewed. Limb salvage was determined with life-table analysis. Twenty-four patients (29 limbs) were evaluated: 15 male and 9 female. Average age was 64.2 years old. Gangrene was the indication for bypass and TMA in 25 (86.2%) patients. Seven limbs were lost to follow-up. Nine of the remaining 22 limbs required below-knee (8) or above-knee (1) amputations, seven limbs within the first 3 months. In the group of patients who had major amputations within the first 3 months, graft thrombosis was the cause of leg amputation in six (85.7%) cases. No significant predictors of early major amputation were identified. Limb salvage was 62 per cent at 1 year in the TMA group. In ...
http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/14697807/influence-transmetatarsal-amputation-patients-requiring-lower-extremity-distal-revascularization
Prosthetic fitting, use, and satisfaction following lower-limb amputation: A prospective study
Prosthetic fitting, use, function, and satisfaction are important rehabilitation goals following lower-limb amputation. This study prospectively examined these outcomes in a cohort of individuals who underwent lower-limb amputation secondary to peripheral vascular disease and/or diabetes. A wide range of demographic, psychosocial, and comorbid medical data were evaluated at baseline in the perioperative period, which enabled an assessment of possible contributing factors and their effect on these outcomes. This cohort of subjects was then followed for a year following amputation by utilizing a wide spectrum of objective and validated self-report outcome measures. These study design characteristics make this investigation unique compared to prior studies examining similar outcomes following dysvascular lower-limb amputation [1-11].. The study population included in this investigation is important for a number of reasons. First, only individuals with amputations secondary to peripheral vascular ...
https://www.rehab.research.va.gov/jour/2012/4910/webster4910.html
Leg Amputation - North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MOLeg Amputation - North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MO
The appropriate amputation level depends on a number of factors, including why the amputation is needed, the general health of the person, the possibility for recovery and rehabilitation (rehab), and the probability of adequate wound healing. The aim of an amputation is to remove all dead and dying tissue while creating the most useful limb for recovery and rehab. It is very important to make sure that an artificial limb, if desired, can be appropriately fitted. A below-the-knee amputation is usually preferable. It provides better mobility. Even if a person is very unlikely to be able to walk because of their general health or other medical conditions, a below-the-knee amputation provides for easier transfers and movement while in bed. Walking on an above-the-knee prosthesis (artificial limb) requires a lot more energy than walking on a below-the-knee prosthesis, although young, relatively healthy people manage much better than older, more frail people do. But when a below-the-knee amputation ...
http://www.nkch.org/patients-visitors/health-library/healthwise-document-viewer/?id=ue4791abc
Five year mortality and direct costs of care for people with diabetic foot complications are comparable to cancer | Journal of...Five year mortality and direct costs of care for people with diabetic foot complications are comparable to cancer | Journal of...
In 2007, we reported a summary of data comparing diabetic foot complications to cancer. The purpose of this brief report was to refresh this with the best available data as they currently exist. Since that time, more reports have emerged both on cancer mortality and mortality associated with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), Charcot arthropathy, and diabetes-associated lower extremity amputation. We collected data reporting 5-year mortality from studies published following 2007 and calculated a pooled mean. We evaluated data from DFU, Charcot arthropathy and lower extremity amputation. We dichotomized high and low amputation as proximal and distal to the ankle, respectively. This was compared with cancer mortality as reported by the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute. Five year mortality for Charcot, DFU, minor and major amputations were 29.0, 30.5, 46.2 and 56.6%, respectively. This is compared to 9.0% for breast cancer and 80.0% for lung cancer. 5 year pooled mortality for all reported
https://jfootankleres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13047-020-00383-2
Outcomes of dysvascular partial foot amputation and how these compare to transtibial amputation: a systematic review for the...Outcomes of dysvascular partial foot amputation and how these compare to transtibial amputation: a systematic review for the...
Dysvascular partial foot amputation (PFA) is a common sequel to advanced peripheral vascular disease. Helping inform difficult discussions between patients and practitioners about the level of PFA, or the decision to have a transtibial amputation (TTA) as an alternative, requires an understanding of the current research evidence on a wide range of topics including wound healing, reamputation, quality of life, mobility, functional ability, participation, pain and psychosocial outcomes, and mortality. The aim of this review was to describe a comprehensive range of outcomes of dysvascular PFA and compare these between levels of PFA and TTA. The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42015029186). A systematic search of the literature was conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE, psychINFO, AMED, CINAHL, ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health, and Web of Science. These databases were searched using MeSH terms and keywords relating to different amputation levels and outcomes of interest. Peer reviewed studies of
https://systematicreviewsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13643-017-0433-7/tables/3
Assessment of anxiety and depression after lower limb amputation in Jo | NDTAssessment of anxiety and depression after lower limb amputation in Jo | NDT
Assessment of anxiety and depression after lower limb amputation in Jordanian patients Ziad M Hawamdeh1, Yasmin S Othman2, Alaa I Ibrahim31Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan; 2Department of Orthotics and Prosthetics, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan; 3Lecturer, Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics and Pediatric surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Giza, EgyptObjective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression among Jordanian lower limb amputees with different clinical characteristics and sociodemographic data (gender, marital status, social support, income, type and level of amputation, and occupation).Methods: Participants were 56 patients with unilateral lower limb amputation with mean duration (8.4 ± 5.75 years). They were recruited from inpatient and outpatient clinics of Jordan University hospital, Royal Farah Rehabilitation Center
https://www.dovepress.com/assessment-of-anxiety-and-depression-after-lower-limb-amputation-in-jo-peer-reviewed-article-NDT-recommendation1
Structured health care for subjects with diabetic foot ulcers results in a reduction of major amputation rates | Cardiovascular...Structured health care for subjects with diabetic foot ulcers results in a reduction of major amputation rates | Cardiovascular...
We tested the effects of structured health care for the diabetic foot in one region in Germany aiming to reduce the number of major amputations. In a prospective study we investigated patients with diabetic foot in a structured system of outpatient, in-patient and rehabilitative treatment. Subjects were recruited between January 1st, 2000 and December 31, 2007. All participants underwent a two-year follow-up. The modified University of Texas Wound Classification System (UT) was the basis for documentation and data analysis. We evaluated numbers of major amputations, rates of ulcer healing and mortality. In order to compare the effect of the structured health care program with usual care in patients with diabetic foot we evaluated the same parameters at another regional hospital without interdisciplinary care of diabetic foot (controls). 684 patients with diabetic foot and 508 controls were investigated. At discharge from hospital 28.3% (structured health care program, SHC) vs. 23.0% (controls) of all
https://cardiab.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2840-12-45
Health service organisation impact on lower extremity amputations in people with type 2 diabetes with foot ulcers: systematic...
© 2021, The Author(s). Aims: Despite the evidence available on the epidemiology of diabetic foot ulcers and associated complications, it is not clear how specific organizational aspects of health care systems can positively affect their clinical trajectory. We aim to evaluate the impact of organizational aspects of care on lower extremity amputation rates among people with type 2 diabetes affected by foot ulcers. Methods: We conducted a systematic review of the scientific literature published between 1999 and 2019, using the following key terms as search criteria: people with type 2 diabetes, diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcer, treated with specific processes and care pathways, and LEA as primary outcome. Overall results were reported as pooled odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals obtained using fixed and random effects models. Results: A total of 57 studies were found eligible, highlighting the following arrangements: dedicated teams, care pathways and protocols, multidisciplinary teams, and
https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/publications/1161286
Prevalence of stump overgrowth in pediatric burn patient amputations<...Prevalence of stump overgrowth in pediatric burn patient amputations<...
TY - JOUR. T1 - Prevalence of stump overgrowth in pediatric burn patient amputations. AU - Klimisch, Justin. AU - Carmichael, Kelly. AU - Muradov, Pavel. AU - Evans, Ernest Burke. PY - 2011/3. Y1 - 2011/3. N2 - Background: Pediatric patients sometimes require amputation as part of their life-saving burn care. Bone overgrowth is known to occur in these amputation patients at rates of 4% to 43% depending on the study. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of all patients who underwent amputation at a childrens burn center for a 45-year span. There were 18,880 burn patients during this time frame and 149 pediatric patients with amputation who survived long-term were studied. Burn types included flame, electrical, scald, thermal, and combination types in order of prevalence. We studied bone overgrowth as defined as those children requiring revision surgery. Results: One hundred forty-nine patients underwent a total of 259 amputations. The average age at the time of amputation was 7.48 years. ...
https://researchexperts.utmb.edu/en/publications/prevalence-of-stump-overgrowth-in-pediatric-burn-patient-amputati
A Novel Approach to Upper Extremity Amputation to Augment Volitional Control and Restore Proprioception | Clinical Research...A Novel Approach to Upper Extremity Amputation to Augment Volitional Control and Restore Proprioception | Clinical Research...
Clinical trial for Limb Preservation and Amputation | Amputation , A Novel Approach to Upper Extremity Amputation to Augment Volitional Control and Restore Proprioception
https://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/223675/a-novel-approach-to-upper-extremity-amputation-to-augment-volitional-control-and-restore-proprioception/?&query=limb-preservation-and-amputation&rnk=4
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Amputation, root | definition of amputation, root by Medical dictionaryAmputation, root | definition of amputation, root by Medical dictionary
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Transmetatarsal Amputation: Background, Indications, ContraindicationsTransmetatarsal Amputation: Background, Indications, Contraindications
Background Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is a relatively common operation that is performed to safeguard limb viability. Originally used for trench foot, TMA now has widespread uses in both orthopedic and vascular surgery because it treats patients with infection of the forefoot, necrosis, gangrene, and diabetic neuropathy, who commonly de...
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1839900-overview
Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers | Clinical DiabetesEvaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers | Clinical Diabetes
Diabetic foot problems, such as ulcerations, infections, and gangrene, are the most common cause of hospitalization among diabetic patients. Routine ulcer care, treatment of infections, amputations, and hospitalizations cost billions of dollars every year and place a tremendous burden on the health care system.. The average cost of healing a single ulcer is $8,000, that of an infected ulcer is $17,000, and that of a major amputation is $45,000. More than 80,000 amputations are performed each year on diabetic patients in the United States, and ∼ 50% of the people with amputations will develop ulcerations and infections in the contralateral limb within 18 months. An alarming 58% will have a contralateral amputation 3-5 years after the first amputation. In addition, the 3-year mortality after a first amputation has been estimated as high as 20-50%, and these numbers have not changed much in the past 30 years, despite huge advances in the medical and surgical treatment of patients with diabetes. ...
https://clinical.diabetesjournals.org/content/24/2/91.abstract
Amputation/Loss of LimbAmputation/Loss of Limb
Amputation refers to the removal of body extremities, such as arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers and toes. Amputation can take place surgically or through trauma.. Surgical amputations usual take place as a matter of last resort when a body part has been damaged too severely to be saved or has a serious infection which may spread to other parts of the body.. Traumatic amputations involve an extremity being torn or cut from the body during an accident. These most often occur in road accidents, in particular those involving bicycles, motorcycles and pedestrians, and accidents at work, especially were heavy machinery is involved.. No matter the cause, amputation will have a dramatic, possibly life changing, effect on the sufferer. Aside from the pain and suffering you may not be able to continue to work in the role you had prior to the incident or even at all. You may have difficulty in performing tasks you previously took for granted and could need a prosthetic limb, a wheelchair or other walking ...
http://www.gardandco.com/what-we-do/personal-injury/types-of-claims/amputationloss-of-limb/
Pain After Amputation - Bulow Orthotic & Prosthetic SolutionsPain After Amputation - Bulow Orthotic & Prosthetic Solutions
Unfortunately, pain is more common than not, and is a long-term issue following amputation. Its important to differentiate residual limb pain from phantom limb pain and phantom limb sensation. Periodic episodes of pain are common following amputation.
https://www.bulowops.com/news/2016/6/9/pain-after-amputation
Amputation rate following tibia fractures with associated popliteal artery injuriesAmputation rate following tibia fractures with associated popliteal artery injuries
Discussion. More than half of the patients presenting with proximal tibia fractures with associated popliteal artery injuries underwent amputation despite attempts at limb salvage. Notably, the miserable triad of a proximal tibia fracture with clinical signs of threatened viability and a delay to OR of ,6 hours from injury or ,2 hours from presentation resulted in a statistically significant increased risk of limb loss, suggesting that every attempt should be made to intervene with this subgroup of patients within 6 hours of injury or 2 hours of presentation to hospital in order to improve outcome. This finding provides trauma teams with a target even if the exact time of injury is uncertain.. The reported amputation rate in patients with popliteal artery injuries varies greatly among authors, averaging 28% for blunt and 11% for penetrating trauma, but has been reported as high as 71%.6,19 The amputation rate in the present study was 57%, which included seven primary and ten delayed ...
http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1681-150X2016000300005&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en
Suing Over Amputations in Los AngelesSuing Over Amputations in Los Angeles
Amputations can occur in all kinds of accidents. Many include auto accidents, boating accidents or accidents due to defective products. Sometimes an amputation is needed because of doctor or healthcare provider negligence. For example, if your doctor negligently performed a surgery on your body that resulted in you losing a body part, you might have a been the victim of medical malpractice in Los Angeles. If you or a loved one suffered the loss of a limb as a result of someone elses negligence, a knowledgeable med mal lawyer in Los Angeles will discuss your ability to recover financial damages. Our Los Angeles amputation injury attorneys are also doctors and we understand the physical toll an amputation takes on your body. Additionally, we employ experts to help calculate and prove all of your damages, maximizing your compensation.. Accidents that involve machinery or heavy objects that have caused severe trauma to the body often require amputation. Unfortunately, many insurance companies do ...
http://www.biklaw.com/blog/suing-over-amputations-in-los-angeles/
Can Ciclopirox Shampoo Help Combat Fungal Infections Of The Feet? | Podiatry TodayCan Ciclopirox Shampoo Help Combat Fungal Infections Of The Feet? | Podiatry Today
Serious foot infections result from a combination of factors including disease, injury, neuropathy, vascular impairment and insufficient wound healing. Diabetic patients, in particular, are at high risk of developing serious complications in lower extremities that can lead to amputation. Of the estimated 17 million people who have Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, almost 15 percent will undergo lower extremity amputation during their lifetime.1,2 Approximately 80 percent of diabetes-related amputations are preceded by chronic foot ulcers.3-5 Many chronic foot ulcers in diabet
https://www.podiatrytoday.com/article/2680?page=3
Performing Amputations - Youth VoicesPerforming Amputations - Youth Voices
Over the course of the past week and half I have been researching some surgical techniques on amputations and how the outcomes affects amputees. I have researched two types of amputations called the conventional (traditional) amputation and the Ertl procedure. Some of the steps that I have taken include finding articles by looking on databases, medical websites, and medical journals. Finding articles about comparing the Ertl procedure to the traditional amputation has been a little tricky. However, when I find the articles it explains in details the differences between each surgical technique. When I was researching I found the article, Ertl procedure gives amputees better limb function, by Indiana University Health. Indiana University Health talks about how the Ertl procedure reconstructs a limb to make it work like a typical leg or foot (Indiana University Health, 2014). The Ertl procedure has been performed on many patients all the way back to the 1920s and has been passed down in the Ertl ...
https://www.youthvoices.live/2016/12/03/19298/
Alendronate and risk of lower limb ischemic vascular events: A population-based cohort study<...
TY - JOUR. T1 - Alendronate and risk of lower limb ischemic vascular events. T2 - A population-based cohort study. AU - Chen, C. K.. AU - Chang, H. T.. AU - Chou, H. P.. AU - Lee, M. H.. AU - Chen, Y. C.. AU - Huang, Y. C.. AU - Chen, T. J.. AU - Chang, H. L.. AU - Shih, C. C.. PY - 2014/1/1. Y1 - 2014/1/1. N2 - Summary: While alendronate inhibits atherosclerosis experimentally, its effect on lower limb ischemia risk is unknown. Our results suggest that alendronate reduces the risk of lower limb ischemic vascular events requiring surgical interventions, including amputation. Our results are relevant for patients at risk of lower limb ischemia undergoing fragility fracture treatment. Introduction: This study aimed to determine the association between alendronate therapy and the risk of lower limb ischemic vascular events (i.e., bypass surgery, endovascular stenting, and major lower limb amputation for lower limb ischemia). Methods: We used a nationwide population-based cohort of patients aged ...
https://tmu.pure.elsevier.com/en/publications/alendronate-and-risk-of-lower-limb-ischemic-vascular-events-a-pop
Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation - North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MOEmergency Care for an Accidental Amputation - North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MO
Amputation is the removal of a body part. This can be done by a doctor in a hospital setting, such as when a foot must be amputated because of diabetescomplications. But amputation may also happen during an accident.. An amputation may be complete (the body part is completely removed or cut off) or partial (much of the body part is cut off, but it remains attached to the rest of the body).. In some cases amputated parts can be successfully reattached. The success of the reattachment depends on:. ...
https://www.nkch.org/patients-visitors/health-library/healthwise-document-viewer/?id=tw4686spec
Toe Amputation In Bangalore, Toe Amputation Cost, Find Best Reviewed Hospitals & Surgeons, Reviews | PractoToe Amputation In Bangalore, Toe Amputation Cost, Find Best Reviewed Hospitals & Surgeons, Reviews | Practo
Toe Amputation in Bangalore. Cost of Toe Amputation in Bangalore, View List of Best Reviewed Hospitals & Surgeons & Book Appointment, Patient Reviews, Toe Amputation Meaning, Risks, Side Effects & FAQ. | Practo
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finger amputation picturesfinger amputation pictures
Use them in commercial designs under lifetime, perpetual & worldwide rights. Traumatic amputation of finger. Shows four fingers portrait. An amputation is the surgical removal of part of the body, such as an arm or leg. See below for a current picture and what it was like before. A felon is an infection at the tip of the finger. This can be done for any number of reasons: pain, bone end too close to the skin, better fitti ... Read More . Concept. This topic may be helpful if you, a friend, or a member of your family, recently had or are planning to have an amputation. She admired her from across the room as she sat in her wheelchair and fumbled with a fork gripped between her toes on her left foot, or maybe just her foot, Kelly thought. In the images, the blindfolded man is led to the machine by a trio of masked and hooded officials. Amputated Fingers Stock Photos and Images (212) Narrow your search: Black & white , Cut Outs. Find the perfect Hand Amputation stock photos and editorial news ...
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Bristol Dubiel - Amputation Injury Lawyers DallasBristol Dubiel - Amputation Injury Lawyers Dallas
Amputations can be an especially devastating injury and can include arms, legs, fingers, eyes, ears or toes. Amputations can result from all kinds of accidents including car accidents, truck accidents and boat accidents. Pain and suffering in an amputation case is usually immense and is a large part of the recovery in a lawsuit. But the amputation can often cause a substantial loss of income or earning capacity. Medical expenses in the past and future can also be staggering and can include prosthetics and extensive rehabilitation.. ...
http://www.bristoldubiel.com/amputation/
Civil War Surgical Amputation Kit / SOLD | Civil War Artifacts - For Sale in Gettysburg
Civil War Surgical Amputation Kit - Inventory Number: MED 117 / SOLD. Manufactured by Weigand and Snowden. Field amputation kit constructed of hardwood with velvet lining. Two tier kit containing: A pair of amputation saws, four amputation knives, a spring loaded bleeder, tenaculum, rongeurs, tweezers, and a Petite tourniquet. Case measures 15 5/8 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/4. ...
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Diabetic Foot Complications, Foot Ulcers And ProblemsDiabetic Foot Complications, Foot Ulcers And Problems
You should take these capsules regularly to cure from this problem. in the present times diabetic foot complications is a major factor resulting in nontraumatic...
http://www.123articleonline.com/articles/649710/diabetic-foot-complications-foot-ulcers-and-problems
Extremity amputation in foot phlegmon: Costs for treatment #52201 in Germany | BookingHealthExtremity amputation in foot phlegmon: Costs for treatment #52201 in Germany | BookingHealth
Extremity amputation in foot phlegmon (costs for program #52201) ✔ Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid ✔ Department of Vascular Surgery ✔ BookingHealth.com
https://bookinghealth.com/alfried-krupp-krankenhaus-r-ttenscheid/treatment-programs/52201-extremity-amputation-in-foot-phlegmon.html
Extremity amputation in foot phlegmon: Costs for treatment #120385 in Switzerland | BookingHealthExtremity amputation in foot phlegmon: Costs for treatment #120385 in Switzerland | BookingHealth
Extremity amputation in foot phlegmon (costs for program #120385) ✔ Clinic Stephanshorn Hirslanden ✔ Department of Vascular Surgery ✔ BookingHealth.com
https://bookinghealth.com/klinik-stephanshorn/treatment-programs/120385-extremity-amputation-in-foot-phlegmon.html
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The incidence of new episodes of foot ulceration in type 2 diabetic patients in a primary care setting was 2.1% per year, and amputations were 0.6% per year. To our knowledge, this is the first study to report on the incidence of diabetic foot ulceration in an unselected population of type 2 diabetic patients during 6 successive years. It is the first study to report on the incidence of lower limb amputations in the Netherlands in an unselected population. Of the patients with an ulcer, 62% were women, although other studies have reported a preponderance of men or equality between the sexes (4,27). In 25% of all patients with foot ulceration, there were one or more recurrent episodes, showing the high risk of relapse. A high percentage of patients with ulceration (23%) had a lower limb amputation or a previous history of amputation. This is in accordance with the findings of others (28). More than one-half of the patients had more than one amputation, and in 75% of the cases, the subsequent ...
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/25/3/570
Hannan Medispa : April 2009Hannan Medispa : April 2009
one of the most common cases that I see everyday in the orthopedic ward is the diabetic foot. Its very related to our nationality - for some reason :) Malaysian are well known of their variety of delicious food and delicacies... and one of the end result would be the diabetic.. Occay, me not gonna talk about diabetic as a whole here coz Im sure everyone here is pretty much educated to know what is diabetic melitus a.k.a kencing manis. My concern now would be the diabetic foot - which involved the orthopedic team. What orthopedic has to do with diabetic? Shouldnt the medical team dealt with this problem once and for all?. Once u reached the chronic level of diabetic - eventually , ull get the diabetic foot. So, the most common and effective treatment for gangrenous/ulcerated diabetic foot would be - amputation .. could be below knee amputation, syme amputation or rays amputation.. Nevertheless - not all patients agreed with this treatment. Some ppl refused amputation even thou their foot is ...
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Symposium to Explore the Impact of Vascular Dissections on Critical Limb Ischemia Patients at AMP 2018A Case-Based Look at...Symposium to Explore the Impact of Vascular Dissections on Critical Limb Ischemia Patients at AMP 2018A Case-Based Look at...
August 6, 2018 - WAYNE, Pa.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Intact Vascular, Inc., a developer of medical devices for minimally invasive peripheral vascular procedures, today announced key presentations that will be featured during a CME symposium at the Amputation Prevention (AMP) Conference in Chicago on August 8.. The symposium, titled Why Dissections Matter: A case-based look at below-the-knee lesions post-PTA will explore how post-percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) dissections are often overlooked, underdiagnosed and left untreated. These dissections can compromise clinical outcomes in both the short and long term, thus putting limbs at increased risk of reduced blood flow, gangrene and amputation. The symposium will feature three critical limb ischemia experts: George Adams, MD, Marianne Brodmann, MD and Peter Soukas, MD.. The effect of post-angioplasty dissection in lower extremities, or below-the-knee, is particularly detrimental in patients with critical limb ischemia, said George Adams, ...
https://www.intactvascular.com/symposium-to-explore-the-impact-of-vascular-dissections-on-critical-limb-ischemia-patients-at-amp-2018-a-case-based-look-at-below-the-knee-lesions-post-angioplasty/
Congenital amputation - WikipediaCongenital amputation - Wikipedia
Congenital amputation is birth without a limb or limbs, or without a part of a limb or limbs. It is known to be caused by blood clots forming in the fetus while in utero (vascular insult) and from amniotic band syndrome: fibrous bands of the amnion that constrict foetal limbs to such an extent that they fail to form or actually fall off due to missing blood supply. Congenital amputation can also occur due to maternal exposure to teratogens during pregnancy. The exact cause of congenital amputation is unknown and can result from a number of causes. However, most cases show that the first three months in a pregnancy are when most birth defects occur because that is when the organs of the fetus are beginning to form. One common cause is amniotic band syndrome, which occurs when the inner fetal membrane (amnion) ruptures without injury to the outer membrane (chorion). Fibrous bands from the ruptured amnion float in the amniotic fluid and can get entangled with the fetus, thus reducing blood supply ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_amputation
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Major amputation over utilised globally for critical limb ischaemia | Interventional NewsMajor amputation over utilised globally for critical limb ischaemia | Interventional News
Seventy per cent of all critical limb ischaemia is in low and middle income countries, which might seem surprising, Yost said. Explaining why, aside from the fact that low-middle income countries have higher populations, she continued, The age-specific prevalence of peripheral arterial disease is similar in the high and low-middle income countries and is similar in men and women. However, and this is key, peripheral arterial disease was significantly higher in women under the age of 60 years in low-middle income countries. Finally, and very importantly, there is a high and rapidly growing prevalence of diabetes in low-middle income countries. The significance of the growing prevalence of diabetes is underscored by the fact that it increases relative risk of for critical limb ischaemia by six to seven times, and for peripheral arterial disease by two to four times-a very strong risk factor, Yost said.. Yost explained how the unique characteristics of diabetes in low-middle income countries ...
https://interventionalnews.com/major-amputation-over-utilised-globally-for-critical-limb-ischaemia/
Veterans study suggests surgery is still dominant revascularisation approach for critical limb ischaemia - BIBA Medtech InsightsVeterans study suggests surgery is still dominant revascularisation approach for critical limb ischaemia - BIBA Medtech Insights
A review of data from Veteran Health Administration shows that there was a temporal increase in the use of revascularisations for the management of critical limb ischaemia between 2005 and 2014. This increase correlated with a reduction in both mortality and major amputation during the same time period. However, contrary to data for non-veteran association patients, the new data did not indicate a shift towards endovascular revascularisation strategies.. Amgad Mentias (University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, USA) and others write in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions that prior studies of non-veteran patients have already shown a temporal increase in both the use of revascularisation and the use of statin therapy for the management of critical limb ischaemia, and these trends have been linked to a reduction in mortality. However, contemporary studies of critical limb ischaemia incidence, clinical management, and outcomes among veterans remain limited, the authors ...
https://www.bibamedtech.com/biba-briefings-top-stories/veterans-study-suggests-surgery-is-still-dominant-revascularisation-approach-for-critical-limb-ischaemia/
The Role of Surgery for Ewings Sarcoma - UNM Comprehensive Cancer CenterThe Role of Surgery for Ewings Sarcoma - UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center
Amputation: In the past, complete removal of the affected limb was the main treatment for patients with Ewings sarcoma and resulted in the cure of approximately 20 percent of patients. With the use of neoadjuvant (before surgery) chemotherapy, limb preservation is now possible in over 70 to 80 percent of patients with localized Ewings sarcoma.[1][2] When primary treatment involves limb preservation, amputation is often used to treat recurrences.. Limb Salvage Surgery for Localized Ewings Sarcoma: Wide local excision after neoadjuvant chemotherapy is the most common approach to the treatment of patients with localized Ewings sarcoma. Wide local excision involves surgical removal of the cancer along with some surrounding normal tissue. Surgery for Metastatic or Recurrent Ewings Sarcoma: It is important that the initial surgery remove as much cancer (both the primary cancer and operable areas of metastatic cancer) as possible. Surgery for metastatic lung nodules often involves the removal of ...
http://cancer.unm.edu/cancer/cancer-info/types-of-cancer/sarcoma/ewings-sarcoma/localized-ewings-sarcoma/the-role-of-surgery-for-ewings-sarcoma/
Farmers Tough on Artificial Limbs - Northwestern NowFarmers Tough on Artificial Limbs - Northwestern Now
CHICAGO --- When a farmer or rancher is injured on the job, theres an 11 percent chance that an amputation will occur. Thats two and a half times more likely than in any other industry. Most of these amputations involve fingers or toes. But the artificial hands, arms, legs, feet and other prostheses used by agricultural workers with a major limb amputation dont seem to be durable, affordable or adaptable enough for their lifestyles, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study. Published online in the journal Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, this is the first study to provide detailed information on the limitations facing farmers and ranchers with prosthetics. The study is part of a larger research project at the Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center that aims to design educational materials tailored to the specific needs of farmers and ranchers with amputations and work with prosthesis manufacturers to develop and reengineer more robust products and ...
https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2012/07/farmers-artificial-limbs
Critical Limb Ischemia - Genesis Health Services
Critical limb ischemia (CLI), also referred to as limb threat, is an advanced stage of peripheral artery disease. It is defined as a triad of ischemic rest pain, arterial insufficiency ulcers, and gangrene. The latter two conditions are jointly referred to as tissue loss, reflecting the development of surface damage to the limb tissue due to the most severe stage of ischemia. CLI has a negative prognosis within a year after the initial diagnosis, with 1-year amputation rates of approximately 12% and mortality of 50% at 5 years and 70% at 10 years.. CLI was conceived to identify patients at high-risk for major amputation, but the increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus has led to a broader conception of limb threat that includes the risk of amputation associated with severely infected and non-healing wounds.. ...
http://livestemcelltherapy.com/critical-limb/
Being supplied with an artificial limb following amputation: Exploring peoples psychological needs | Doctorate in Clinical...Being supplied with an artificial limb following amputation: Exploring peoples psychological needs | Doctorate in Clinical...
The information you provide is confidential in so far that your personal details will not be shared with anyone unless there are significant reasons such as a risk to you or someone else. Information about you and audio recordings of your interview will be stored securely on Lancaster Universitys secure server for the minimum amount of time necessary to transcribe your interview. As soon as your interview has been transcribed, the audio recording will be deleted and your information will be anonymous. The things that you talk about during your interview will be recorded and when I am writing the report on my findings I may use direct quotations from people who have taken part in the study. The quotes will be anonymous which means that identifiable details such as your name are not attached. However, the fact that they are your words means that complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed for this study.. The data collected for this study will be stored securely and only the researchers ...
http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/shm/study/doctoral_study/dclinpsy/research/katyhughes/
Short- and Long-Term Prognosis among Veterans with Neurological Disorders and Subsequent Lower-Extremity Amputation
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http://pubmedcentralcanada.ca/pmcc/articles/PMC2790599/
Peripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Evaluation | Clinical GatePeripheral Artery Disease: Clinical Evaluation | Clinical Gate
Diabetes and smoking increase the risk of developing CLI. Diabetes is the cause of most nontraumatic lower-extremity amputations in the United States.16 Diabetes increases the risk of amputation nearly fourfold, even with similar levels of blood flow limitation as in nondiabetic patients.17 Cigarette smoking also increases the risk that PAD will progress to CLI. In a study of 343 consecutive patients with intermittent claudication, 16% of those who continued to smoke developed CLI, compared to none in those who were able to stop smoking.18 In 190 patients undergoing lower-extremity revascularization followed for 3 years, those who smoked more than 15 cigarettes a day had a 10-fold higher risk (21%) of amputation compared to those who smoked fewer than 15 cigarettes a day (2%).19 Critical limb ischemia occurs as a consequence of tissue ischemia at rest, and it manifests as foot pain, nonhealing ulcers, or tissue gangrene. The pain is often severe and unremitting and localized to the acral portion ...
https://clinicalgate.com/peripheral-artery-disease-clinical-evaluation/
Acute limb ischaemia - WikipediaAcute limb ischaemia - Wikipedia
Acute limb ischaemia (ALI) occurs when there is a sudden lack of blood flow to a limb. Acute limb ischaemia is caused by embolism or thrombosis, or rarely by dissection or trauma. Thrombosis is usually caused by peripheral vascular disease (atherosclerotic disease that leads to blood vessel blockage), while an embolism is usually of cardiac origin. In the United States, ALI is estimated to occur in 14 out of every 100,000 people per year. With proper surgical care, acute limb ischaemia is a highly treatable condition; however, delayed treatment (beyond 6 to 12 hours) can result in permanent disability, amputation, and/or death. The New Latin term ischaemia as written, is a British version of the word ischemia, and stems from the Greek terms ischein to hold; and haima blood. In this sense, ischaemia refers to the inhibition of blood flow to/through the limb. Acute limb ischaemia can occur in patients through all age groups. Patients that smoke and have diabetes mellitus are at a higher risk ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acute_limb_ischaemia
Diabetic Complications And Amputation Prevention | Podiatrist In Fort Worth, TXDiabetic Complications And Amputation Prevention | Podiatrist In Fort Worth, TX
Our patient education pages include information pertaining to common foot and ankle ailments and treatment options. Visit our page titled, Diabetic Complications And Amputation Prevention today!
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12-month Results of the ILLUMENATE European Randomized Clinical Trial to be Presented at the Amputation Prevention Symposium12-month Results of the ILLUMENATE European Randomized Clinical Trial to be Presented at the Amputation Prevention Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 20, 2016-- The Spectranetics Corporation today announced that Professor Marianne Brodmann of Medical University Graz, Austria, will present the final 12- month results of the Stellarex Drug-coated Balloon s ILLUMENATE European Randomized Clinical Trial at the Amputation Prevention Symposium in Chicago, Illinois, on August 10,...
https://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/20/globe-newswire-12-month-results-of-the-illumenate-european-randomized-clinical-trial-to-be-presented-at-the-amputation-prevention.html
AMP Europe (Oct 2021), Amputation Prevention Symposium, Lugano Switzerland - ConferenceAMP Europe (Oct 2021), Amputation Prevention Symposium, Lugano Switzerland - Conference
3 people interested. Check out who is attending ✭ exhibiting ✭ speaking ✭ schedule & agenda ✭ reviews ✭ timing ✭ entry ticket fees. 2021 edition of Amputation Prevention Symposium will be held at Lugano starting on 10th October. It is a 3 day event organised by HMP Communications and will conclude on 12-Oct-2021.
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Amputation Injury Attorney | Austin Accident LawyerAmputation Injury Attorney | Austin Accident Lawyer
Serious accidents can lead to limb amputations. An experienced amputation injury attorney can help you get the compensation needed to resume a normal life.
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Hi Jenn, I really feel for you. I was in a similar situation but my problems with my foot were because of illness. In a nutshell I had a partial foot amputation at the time of the illness and I struggled with trying to walk - I spent 4 months in a wheelchair and 14 months on crutches. I could drive and get around but everything was a struggle and I had one infection after another. I ended up back in hospital with my latest infection and a surgeon came to review me. He told me he felt that at this stage a below knee amputation was the best option. He wasnt the first one to say so. The first time that was suggested to me was about 9 months ago and I freaked out. I felt like sticking my fingers in my ears to shut out the world and the reality that I felt was closing in on me. I ignored it and reacted almost violently any time any medical expert suggested it. But the seed had been sown and the idea started to grow that maybe this wasnt the end of the world but rather the beginning of a better life ...
http://forum.heathermills.org/profile/2678-taralou/
AmputationAmputation
Facial amputations include but are not limited to: amputation of the ears amputation of the nose (rhinotomy) amputation of the ... minor and major amputations. Minor amputations generally refer to the amputation of digits. Major amputations are commonly ... Types of amputations include: partial foot amputation amputation of the lower limb distal to the ankle joint ankle ... a below-knee amputation knee disarticulation amputation of the lower limb at the knee joint trans-femoral amputation amputation ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amputation
Congenital amputationCongenital amputation
... is birth without a limb or limbs, or without a part of a limb or limbs. It is known to be caused by blood ... infections metabolic imbalance trauma Congenital amputation is the least common reason for amputation, but a study published in ... Congenital amputation can also occur due to maternal exposure to teratogens during pregnancy. The exact cause of congenital ... A baby with congenital amputation can be missing a portion of a limb or the entire limb, which results in the complete absence ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_amputation
Forequarter amputationForequarter amputation
... is amputation of the arm, scapula and clavicle. It is usually performed as a last resort to remove a ... A further amputation had left him open to infection, and now he was facing the prospect of an awful, agonising death over a ... "British surgeon tells of how he carried out amputation via text message". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-06. "Surgeon saves ... Meirion" Malawer, Martin M.; Sugarbaker, Paul H. (2001), "Chapter 17 - Forequarter Amputation" (PDF), in Malawer, Martin M.; ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forequarter_amputation
Guillotine amputationGuillotine amputation
A guillotine amputation is typically followed with a more time-consuming, definitive amputation such as an above or below knee ... In surgery, a guillotine amputation is an amputation performed without closure of the skin in an urgent setting. Typical ... Panchbhavi, Vinod K (8 June 2021). "Guillotine Ankle Amputation". Medscape. v t e (Types of amputations, Surgery, All stub ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillotine_amputation
1702 in Canada1702 in Canada
XXVII; Of Amputation; The Operation" A Compleat Body of Chirurgical Operations[...], The Second Edition (translation; London, ... this medical guide to amputation is timely This guide to letter-writing offers timely example of letter from wounded man to his ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1702_in_Canada
Joseph ListerJoseph Lister
In September 1823, at the age of 24, Syme made a name for himself by first performing an amputation at the hip-joint, the first ... He wrote of the experience: "The mortality after large amputations and complicated fractures grew year by year. In the summer ... Syme became widely known and acclaimed for his development of a surgical operation that became known as Syme amputation, ... Harris, R. I. (August 1956). "Syme's Amputation". The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume. 38-B (3): 614-632. doi ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Lister
Medicine in the American Civil WarMedicine in the American Civil War
The primary amputation was done between 24 and 48 hours after the injury. The secondary amputation was done after a longer ... The most common battlefield operation was amputation. If a soldier was badly wounded in the arm or leg, amputation was usually ... Amputations had to be made at the point above where the wound occurred, often leaving men with stub limbs. A flap of skin was ... The flap method was typically used when an amputation had to be done quickly. The bone was cut above flaps of skin and muscle, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicine_in_the_American_Civil_War
Wild animal sufferingWild animal suffering
... self-amputation; molting, a common source of injury for arthropods; extreme weather conditions, such as storms, extreme heat or ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_animal_suffering
Popliteal artery entrapment syndromePopliteal artery entrapment syndrome
Limp amputation. Nonetheless, the course of PAES is slow and takes time, thus, limb loss is often rare to be seen even in PAES ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popliteal_artery_entrapment_syndrome
Luc NilisLuc Nilis
"Nilis feared amputation". BBC Sport. 11 November 2000. Retrieved 5 January 2014. "Sabatina da Folha com Ronaldo - Íntegra". " ... At one point the injury became infected and Nilis even feared a possible amputation. This hypothesis was later ruled out, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luc_Nilis
Roger Lee HaydenRoger Lee Hayden
Adams, Dean (2008-04-26). "Amputation For Hayden". Superbike Planet. Hardscrabble Media LLC. Archived from the original on 2012 ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Lee_Hayden
Thomas KirklandThomas Kirkland
Thoughts on Amputation; being a Supplement to the Letters on Compound Fractures, and a Comment on Dr. Bilguer's book on this ... Johann Ulrich von Bilguer, a Prussian military surgeon, had written against amputation, and a book of his had appeared in ... John R. Kirkup (27 May 2007). A History of Limb Amputation. Springer. p. 76. ISBN 978-1-84628-509-7. Samuel H. Greenblatt; T. ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Kirkland
NeverDeadNeverDead
McWhertor, Michael (21 September 2010). "NeverDead Preview: Amputation Amplified". Kotaku Australia. Allure Media. Retrieved 9 ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NeverDead
Steve HonoshowskySteve Honoshowsky
Soul Amputation Soul Amputation (2005) Universal Rebel Overdog (2007) On The Shoulders of Giants (2010) In Petto Live at the ... "Steve Honoshowsky-Soul Amputation". "Archives 2008". Harabadian, Eric (Winter-Spring 2009). "No Use For Humans". Progression ... "Soul Amputation". This project allowed Steve to improvise on a drum kit while incorporating keyboards and other electronics. ... and also performs solo sets under the name Soul Amputation. In addition to performing, Honoshowsky teaches private lessons, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Honoshowsky
C. Henry GordonC. Henry Gordon
"Amputation Fatal for Actor". The Bakersfield Californian. California, Bakersfield. December 3, 1940. p. 14. Retrieved February ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._Henry_Gordon
ArteryArtery
It usually causes permanent damage to the limb; often amputation is necessary. Among the Ancient Greeks before Hippocrates, all ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artery
Carl SchusterCarl Schuster
Finger amputation and cannibalism, which related to ideas of rebirth and kinship. It was Schuster's study of joint marks that ... Handprints and Finger Amputation. PDF posted on Academia.edu. Siegeltuch, Mark. Inversion: The Upside-Down World of the Dead. ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Schuster
EumycetomaEumycetoma
Sometimes, amputation is required. The infection occurs generally in the tropics, and is endemic in Sub-Saharan Africa, ... and may require surgical interventions including salvage procedures as bone resection or even the more radical amputation. The ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eumycetoma
James Hogarth PringleJames Hogarth Pringle
He was a pioneer of treating fractures by fixation and had impressive results with an amputation rate for sepsis of only 2.6%, ... He was also a pioneer of hindquarter amputation, a radical operation involving division of the pubic symphysis and the ... 1910 Pringle, J. H. (1909). "Some Notes on the Interpelvi-Abdominal Amputation, with a Report of Three Cases". The Lancet. 173 ... Pringle, J. H. (1916). "The interpelvi-abdominal amputation". British Journal of Surgery. 4 (14): 283-296. doi:10.1002/bjs. ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hogarth_Pringle
Cvetković-Maček AgreementCvetković-Maček Agreement
Even 'amputation', i.e. Croatian independence to the benefit of the whole system, was considered on multiple occasions. Usually ... A concrete amputation proposal was voiced in a 1923 pamphlet, following the centralist reversals in parliamentary elections. ... amputation' of Croatia, the King proclaimed a royal dictatorship, pending the promulgation of a new constitution. Banac, Ivo ( ... "amputation" of troublesome northwest Croatia, which would have mutilated Croat national territory. Banac, Ivo (1984). The ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cvetković–Maček_Agreement
Joseph-François MalgaigneJoseph-François Malgaigne
"Malgaigne's amputation": Subastragalar amputation; an amputation of the foot in which the astragalus is conserved. "Malgaigne's ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph-François_Malgaigne
S8 (classification)S8 (classification)
Single above elbow amputation." This class includes people with several disability types include cerebral palsy and amputations ... A3 swimmers use around 41% more oxygen to walk or run the same distance as some one without a lower limb amputation. A2 ... Sometimes the health examination may not be done on site for amputees in this class because the nature of the amputation could ... The nature of an A2 and A3 swimmers's amputations in this class can effect their physiology and sports performance. Because of ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S8_(classification)
Handré PollardHandré Pollard
"Pollard in amputation fright". Sport. Retrieved 1 June 2021. "South Africa World Cup squad: Siya Kolisi wins fitness battle, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handré_Pollard
World Para Athletics European ChampionshipsWorld Para Athletics European Championships
41-46 - amputation, les autres. 51-58 - wheelchair athletes. As of 2021. * In the 2005 IPC Athletics European Championships, ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Para_Athletics_European_Championships
USA TAP OPENUSA TAP OPEN
"Returning to Tennis after Amputation". usta.com. Retrieved 2022-03-18. "JASTA". JASTA. 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2018. "CAST- ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA_TAP_OPEN
Pratibha RaniPratibha Rani
"An unseemly judicial cure: Unsound reasoning and thoughts of amputation behind Kanhaiya Kumar's bail". Times of India Blog. ... amputation is the only treatment". The order was widely criticised, with Supreme Court senior counsel Rajeev Dhavan noting for ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratibha_Rani
Luke Strong (gymnast)Luke Strong (gymnast)
They were talking about amputation." But Strong made a full recovery and returned to compete in 2010 and won bronze in the ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Strong_(gymnast)
Lisa BufanoLisa Bufano
"ARTery, Remembering Lisa Bufano, A Dancer Who Found Beauty In Amputation". WBUR. 2013-12-23. Retrieved 2021-02-25.{{cite web ... "Remembering Lisa Bufano, A Dancer Who Found Beauty In Amputation , ARTery". Artery.wbur.org. Retrieved 2015-03-29. "FOUR ... October 20, 1972 - October 3, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) "Artist Takes Inspiration from Amputation". Npr. ... "Artist Takes Inspiration from Amputation". All Things Considered. NPR. March 19, 2007. Retrieved 2013-11-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Bufano
Jeff BournsJeff Bourns
The film is a look into the world of adaptive sports, where athletes with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, amputations or ... "Returning to Tennis after Amputation". usta.com. Retrieved 2022-01-30. "Jeff Bourns". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-12-15. "Prime Video ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bourns
Cycling at the 2020 Summer Paralympics - Mens road race C1-3Cycling at the 2020 Summer Paralympics - Men's road race C1-3
C2: cyclists with moderate hemiplegic or diplegic spasticity; moderate athetosis or ataxia; unilateral above knee amputation, ... bilateral below knee or unilateral through knee amputation, etcetera. The event took place on 2 September 2021 at 9:48: s.t. ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling_at_the_2020_Summer_Paralympics_–_Men's_road_race_C1–3
CardioVascular Coalition Sounds Alarm on Clinical Labor Cuts Causing More AmputationsCardioVascular Coalition Sounds Alarm on Clinical Labor Cuts Causing More Amputations
Ongoing Clinical Labor Cuts Will Worsen Amputation EpidemicBy Paul Gagne, M.D.There is a ... The amputation epidemic is a troubling trend of preventable leg amputations being performed on patients, particularly people of ... Some patients also undergo amputation due to long-standing non-healing venous ulcers. As many as 85% of those amputations could ... Americas amputation epidemic will get worse if Congress fails to stop the ongoing clinical labor cuts outlined in the 2023 ...
https://www.prweb.com/releases/cardiovascular_coalition_sounds_alarm_on_clinical_labor_cuts_causing_more_amputations/prweb19060805.htm
Diabetes, Lower-Extremity Amputation, and DeathDiabetes, Lower-Extremity Amputation, and Death
... lower-extremity amputations (LEAs) are 10 times more common in people with diabetes than in persons who do not have diabetes. ... disease and renal failure fully explain the higher rate of death in those who have undergone a lower-extremity amputation (LEA ...
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/851917
Leg amputation - discharge: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLeg amputation - discharge: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Amputation - leg - discharge; Below knee amputation - discharge; BK amputation - discharge; Above knee - discharge; AK - ... If you had a below-the-knee amputation, you may put a pillow behind your calf to help straighten your knee. Dont do this for ... Amputations of the lower extremity. In: Azar FM, Beaty JH, eds. Campbells Operative Orthopaedics. 14th ed. Philadelphia, PA: ... Rose E. Management of amputations. In: Roberts JR, Custalow CB, Thomsen TW, eds. Roberts and Hedges Clinical Procedures in ...
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000014.htm
Preventing Diabetes-Related Amputations | CDCPreventing Diabetes-Related Amputations | CDC
Amputation to remove the affected area.. How to Prevent an LLA and When to See a Doctor. You can reduce your risk for an LLA by ... Lower-limb amputations (LLA), which is surgery to remove a toe, foot, or leg, are increasing in the US, and 80% are a result of ... But the good news is that most diabetes-related amputations can be prevented with lifestyle changes, blood sugar management, ... A small cut on the foot can become a serious infection that could require amputation if left untreated. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/amputations.html
Amputation: Evaluating Psychological Injuries in Children and AdultsAmputation: Evaluating Psychological Injuries in Children and Adults
Given the amputation of his fingers, as he becomes an adult he is apt to have greater difficulty or find himself unable to ... Amputation: Evaluating Psychological Injuries in Children and Adults. By: Dr. Jane K. McNaught. Tel: 952-896-1772. Email Dr. ... Amputation is an injury involving loss of function, loss of sensation, and loss of body image. It is not surprising amputees ... The amputation of his fingers coupled with his pre-existing learning and behavioral difficulties are also apt to continue to ...
https://www.experts.com/articles/amputation-evaluating-psychological-injuries-children-adults-by-dr-jane-mcnaught
Toe Amputation Periprocedural Care: Patient Education and Consent, Preprocedural Planning, EquipmentToe Amputation Periprocedural Care: Patient Education and Consent, Preprocedural Planning, Equipment
The vast majority of toe amputations are performed on patients with a diabetic foot. ... Toe amputation is a common procedure performed by a wide variety of health care providers. ... Re-amputation and survival following toe amputation: outcome data from a tertiary referral centre. Ir J Med Sci. 2021 Jun 22. [ ... In an analysis that included toe amputations (n = 155), as well as midfoot (n = 280) and hindfoot amputations (n = 47), Rossel ...
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1829931-periprocedure
Amputation | Lost Limb or Body Part | Pennsylvania AttorneysAmputation | Lost Limb or Body Part | Pennsylvania Attorneys
If you have suffered from an amputation of any kind, you know that the pain is physical and emotional. Let our attorneys help ... Amputation. If you were injured in an accident and it made an amputation necessary, you already know that your life has changed ... Living With an Amputation. There are many different situations that can cause a person to need an amputation:. *You were ... Victim of Amputation? Get a Free Legal Consultation Now. Evidence disappears quickly, no matter what type of accident caused ...
https://www.edgarsnyder.com/injury/amputations/
Prosthetic model, but not stiffness or height, affects maximum running velocity in athletes with unilateral transtibial...Prosthetic model, but not stiffness or height, affects maximum running velocity in athletes with unilateral transtibial...
... configuration used by athletes with transtibial amputations (TTAs) likely affects performance. Athletes with unilateral TTAs ... The use of RSPs enable athletes with transtibial amputations (TTAs) to compete in running events including the Olympic games. ... The running-specific prosthetic (RSP) configuration used by athletes with transtibial amputations (TTAs) likely affects ... height and running speed affect the biomechanics of athletes with bilateral transtibial amputations? J. R. Soc. Interface 14, ...
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-56479-8?error=cookies_not_supported&code=82369840-7ab0-46b9-a19a-dd3e93a700a5
Foot amputation - discharge: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaFoot amputation - discharge: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
You have had a foot amputation. You may have had an accident, or your foot may have had an infection or disease and doctors ... Amputations of the foot. In: Azar FM, Beaty JH, eds. Campbells Operative Orthopaedics. 14th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; ... General principles of amputations. In: Azar FM, Beaty JH, eds. Campbells Operative Orthopaedics. 14th ed. Philadelphia, PA: ... VA/DoD clinical practice guideline: Rehabilitation of lower limb amputation (2017). www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/Rehab/ ...
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000013.htm
Marine overcomes amputation, becomes Brevard deputyMarine overcomes amputation, becomes Brevard deputy
Robert Smith overcame a leg amputation to achieve his dream of serving as a law enforcement officer. ...
https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2014/08/22/sheriffs-deputy-overcame-leg-amputation/14476099/
Experiences and needs of patients with lower limb amputation in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative studyExperiences and needs of patients with lower limb amputation in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study
... ... Background: The effect of amputation on the social and psychological well-being of patients has been established. How- ever, ... 2021)‎. Experiences and needs of patients with lower limb amputation in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study. Eastern ... Methods: Thirteen patients with lower limb amputation (‎mean age 47 years)‎ were recruited from a large rehabilitation center ...
https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/352541
Sea lion, flipper amputation - Animal Surgeries - AskMenSea lion, flipper amputation - Animal Surgeries - AskMen
This February, a brown pelican was released after a toe amputation done at International Bird Rescue. Each bird that is ... confirming that the amputation was successful in allowing the bird to survive in its natural habitat. ...
https://www.askmen.com/recess/fun_lists/animal-surgeries/sea-lion-flipper-amputation.html
Fundraiser by Zach Thompson : Libbys Leg AmputationFundraiser by Zach Thompson : Libby's Leg Amputation
After meeting with multiple vets, we have decided … Zach Thompson needs your support for Libbys Leg Amputation ... She is scheduled for amputation Monday August 20th, 2018 at 7:00 am. I rescued Libby in 2012 while I was serving in the Army. ...
https://www.gofundme.com/f/libby039s-leg-amputation
Desentization Exercises After Limb AmputationDesentization Exercises After Limb Amputation
... a way to decrease the hypersensitivity that can often be experienced after limb amputation. ... Why Are Desensitization Exercises Necessary After Amputation? After limb amputation, an area of hypersensitivity can develop ... These exercises are designed to help decrease hypersensitivity that may occur after an amputation. After an amputation, you may ... Desentization Exercises After Limb Amputation By Laura Inverarity, DO Laura Inverarity, DO ...
https://www.verywellhealth.com/desensitization-exercises-2696171
John Wayne Bobbitt Facing Left Foot Amputation Due to InfectionJohn Wayne Bobbitt Facing Left Foot Amputation Due to Infection
... John Wayne Bobbitt Facing Another Amputation ... Gnarly Foot ...
https://www.tmz.com/2020/10/01/john-wayne-bobbitt-left-foot-amputation-infection/
BMP9 stimulates joint regeneration at digit amputation wounds in mice | Nature CommunicationsBMP9 stimulates joint regeneration at digit amputation wounds in mice | Nature Communications
Here, the authors show that in mice, stimulation of the amputation wound with BMP2 and BMP9 stimulates regeneration of a ... Here we show that treating the amputation wound with BMP9 stimulates regeneration of a synovial joint that forms an ... We previously discovered that treating digit amputation wounds with BMP2 in neonatal mice stimulates endochondral ossification ... Mammalian joints have poor regenerative capacity following amputation. ...
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-08278-4/?error=cookies_not_supported&code=8c1f198c-f5ae-445d-ac2d-005ea7d29063
Strollers recalled for fingertip amputation hazardStrollers recalled for fingertip amputation hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated the strollers rear disc brakes have openings that can cause amputation or ...
https://www.nbc29.com/2022/09/02/strollers-recalled-fingertip-amputation-hazard/
Amputation, Traumatic | Semantic ScholarAmputation, Traumatic | Semantic Scholar
Amputation, Traumatic. Known as: Amputations, Traumatic, Traumatic Amputations, Traumatic Amputation Expand. Loss of a limb or ... Reorganization of human cortical motor output maps following traumatic forearm amputation. *Á. Pascual-Leone, M. Peris, J. ... The mechanism of traumatic amputation of limbs by explosion is presented. A survey of blast casualties from Northern Ireland… ... Effect of fenofibrate on amputation events in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (FIELD study): a prespecified analysis of a ...
https://www.semanticscholar.org/topic/Amputation%2C-Traumatic/56183
Amputation Covers - CraftBits.comAmputation Covers - CraftBits.com
These instructions are for knitted amputation covers for arms and legs. ... These instructions are for knitted amputation covers for arms and legs.. What you need. 2 ply yarn. 13″ length requires 1 oz.. ...
https://craftbits.com/project/amputation-covers/?replytocom=7255
Newfoundlander battles back from Afghanistan amputation, carries Olympic torch | CBC NewsNewfoundlander battles back from Afghanistan amputation, carries Olympic torch | CBC News
Newfoundlander battles back from Afghanistan amputation, carries Olympic torch. Newfoundlander Cassidy Little, horribly injured ... Newfoundlander battles back from Afghanistan amputation, carries Olympic torch , CBC News Loaded ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/newfoundlander-battles-back-from-afghanistan-amputation-carries-olympic-torch-1.1231261
Photos Show Dog Abandoned in Agonizing Pain Ahead of Leg AmputationPhotos Show Dog Abandoned in 'Agonizing Pain' Ahead of Leg Amputation
Photos Show Dog Abandoned in Agonizing Pain Ahead of Leg Amputation. By Robyn White On 3/18/22 at 11:08 AM EDT. ... The dog was bandaged and given pain medication ahead of his leg amputation Bark Nation From the necrotic tissue and severe ... Limb amputation is sometimes required to relieve an animal of their suffering if they have sustained extensive damage to tissue ... Heartbreaking images show a dog, who was abandoned at the side of the road in "agonizing pain," ahead of a leg amputation. ...
https://www.newsweek.com/michigan-dog-abandoned-animal-cruelty-rescue-1689425
Lower-Extremity Amputations: Background, Indications, ContraindicationsLower-Extremity Amputations: Background, Indications, Contraindications
Lower-extremity amputation is one of the oldest known surgically performed procedures. The original surgical principles as ... Amputation is still often viewed as a failure of treatment. The responsibility for performing an amputation may even fall on ... Amputation wound healing is a concern because most amputations are performed for compromised circulation (eg, PVD or damaged ... Whatever the reason for performing an extremity amputation, it should not be viewed as a failure of treatment. Amputation can ...
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1232102-overview
Amputations | The Asian AgeAmputations | The Asian Age
Sixty to eighty per cent of all non-traumatic amputations have to be performed due to complications caused by diabetes. ... The condition may also lead to heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, amputations. ...
https://www.asianage.com/content/tags/amputations
Wrongful AmputationWrongful Amputation
... wrongful amputation is perhaps the most serious and the most unforgiveable ☎️ If you are a victim, call us today. ... WHY WRONGFUL AMPUTATIONS HAPPEN. Every wrongful amputation is the result of gross negligence; there can be no other excuse. ... At Paulson & Nace, we understand that there is a difference between a necessary amputation and a wrongful amputation, and we ... If you are the victim of a wrongful amputation, we want to hear your story. The statutes of limitations for medical malpractice ...
https://www.paulsonandnace.com/practice-areas/medical-malpractice/surgical-errors/wrongful-amputation/
Cheerleader gets welcome home parade, returns to field after double leg amputation - ABC NewsCheerleader gets welcome home parade, returns to field after double leg amputation - ABC News
Cheerleader gets welcome home parade, returns to field after double leg amputation. Sarah Frei was a passenger in a car hit by ... Sarah Frei, 17, of Syracuse, Utah, returned to cheerleading after undergoing 20 surgeries, including a double leg amputation, ... Sarah Frei, 17, of Syracuse, Utah, returned to cheerleading after undergoing 20 surgeries, including a double leg amputation, ... including a double leg amputation, following a drunk driving crash. ...
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/teen-welcomed-home-parade-undergoing-double-leg-amputation/story?id=73850938
Taliban official: Executions and punitive amputations returningTaliban official: Executions and punitive amputations returning
... Cutting off of hands is very necessary. By WND News Services ...
https://www.wnd.com/2021/09/taliban-official-executions-punitive-amputations-returning/
Electrical Nerve Block for Amputation Pain - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.govElectrical Nerve Block for Amputation Pain - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
Post-Amputation Pain Phantom Limb Pain Residual Limb Pain Stump Pain Device: Altius Not Applicable ... Electrical Nerve Block for Amputation Pain. The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study ... learn whether electrical nerve block via the Altius System is a safe and effective treatment for patients with post-amputation ...
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02221934?recrs=ab&cond=amputation+pain&draw=1
amputation Archives - Dance Spiritamputation Archives - Dance Spirit
Tag: amputation. Who Says You Need Two Legs to Break-Dance?. Weve met some pretty inspiring dancers over the years-dancers ...
https://dancespirit.com/tag/amputation/
Generac Portable Generator recall over amputation and crushing injuriesGenerac Portable Generator recall over amputation and crushing injuries
Since then, the company has received a new total of 37 reported injuries, including 24 reports of finger amputations and five ... 300K portable generators recalled after finger amputations reported by: Jacob Burbrink - Digital Investigative Reporter and ... WXIN) - More than 300,000 portable generators are being recalled over amputation and crushing risks. ...
https://www.wboy.com/news/national/300k-portable-generators-recalled-after-finger-amputations-reported/
Type of amputationInjuriesSurgicalPartial amputationAmputeesTypes of limb amputationsComplications2018Limb LossDiabetic foot amputationsDiabetes-related amputationsUndergoing amputation surgeryRehabilitationUpper limbPsychologicalPatientsLimbsToes2021Post-amputationForearm amputationPrevent amputationsFingertip amputationTraumatic amputationsTranstibial amputationsTransmetatarsal AmputationUlcersGangreneSurgeriesInfectionBlindnessIncision31,000UndergoSevereClinicalLowerLacerationDysvascularPhantomWoundsExtremitySurgeryExecutions2022ProximalFracturesProstheticPreventableCardiovascular diseaseCasesUndergoneVictimCongenitalPeopleKidney failureFingerHazard
Type of amputation4
  • Prosthetic limbs range in cost depending on what type of amputation you had and your health care coverage. (cdc.gov)
  • Such pressure areas may develop as a result of alteration of the remaining ipsilateral foot architecture (depending on the type of amputation performed) or subtle changes in gait that affect the contralateral foot. (medscape.com)
  • Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have invented a new type of amputation surgery that can help amputees to better control their residual muscles and sense where their "phantom limb" is in space. (rehabpub.com)
  • This type of amputation is called traumatic amputation. (jrlawfirm.com)
Injuries15
  • You may have needed an amputation from injuries caused by a dangerous dog . (edgarsnyder.com)
  • You may have suffered injuries in any type of accident that caused you injuries so severe that you needed an amputation to save your life. (edgarsnyder.com)
  • We have over three decades of experience dealing with the legal system, and we know the details that go into a case involving amputation injuries. (edgarsnyder.com)
  • Amputation is the treatment of choice for diseased limbs and devastating lower-extremity injuries for which attempts at salvage and reconstruction may be lengthy, have high emotional and financial costs, and yield a less-than-satisfactory result. (medscape.com)
  • Since then, the company has received a new total of 37 reported injuries, including 24 reports of finger amputations and five reports of finger crushing. (wboy.com)
  • Traumatic amputation injuries can have psychological effects on a victim's life, so getting a Los Angeles amputation lawyer to help you is often the best way to handle the legal process. (ehlinelaw.com)
  • If you suffered amputation injuries as a result of someone else's negligence, you are entitled to get monetary compensation for your damages, including loss of employment benefits. (ehlinelaw.com)
  • Severe injuries and the surgical amputation of a limb can leave amputation victims with multiple medical bills to pay, asides from having to deal with the psychological consequences of limb loss and being in a traumatic accident. (ehlinelaw.com)
  • Next to an injury causing death, amputation injuries are probably the most serious personal injury a person can suffer. (jrlawfirm.com)
  • The body parts that are most commonly subject to amputation injuries are toes, fingers and hands , feet, legs and arms. (jrlawfirm.com)
  • One of the most important factors involved in recovering from an amputation injury is being able to obtain fair compensation for the injuries. (jrlawfirm.com)
  • If you have suffered amputation injuries due to an accident or the negligence of another person, one of our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you file a claim for compensation and damages. (jrlawfirm.com)
  • A number of serious and potential life-threatening side effects of Invokana have emerged since the new generation diabetes drug was introduced, including diabetic ketoacidosis, kidney failure, amputations, heart attacks and other injuries. (youhavealawyer.com)
  • Amputations through the elbow or forearm musculature are relative contraindications to replantation because of the impaired functional recovery of these injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Surveillance for injuries: cluster of finger amputations from snowblowers. (cdc.gov)
Surgical9
  • There has been some debate regarding the appropriate duration of antibiotic therapy for diabetic foot infections after surgical amputations. (medscape.com)
  • After limb amputation, an area of hypersensitivity can develop along the healed surgical incision. (verywellhealth.com)
  • The responsibility for performing an amputation may even fall on the most junior member of the surgical team. (medscape.com)
  • Patients and family members must be aware of their options and have realistic expectations of surgical outcomes in order to make informed decisions regarding amputation. (medscape.com)
  • Whatever the indication for amputation, the goal remains length preservation and surgical reconstruction that maintains the most functional limb possible. (medscape.com)
  • Through surgical and regenerative techniques that restore natural agonist-antagonist muscle movements, our study shows that persons with an AMI amputation experience a greater phantom joint range of motion, a reduced level of pain, and an increased fidelity of prosthetic limb controllability. (rehabpub.com)
  • Surgical amputations are not the only types of amputations an injury victim might face. (jrlawfirm.com)
  • Amputations require a comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and surgical hygiene, and considerable technical skill. (natureasia.com)
  • Atypical or persistent rash with coalescing or necrotic lesions, or both, some which have required extensive surgical debridement or amputation of an affected extremity. (cdc.gov)
Partial amputation2
  • Earlier this month, Pike was forced off the road, undergoing an emergency partial amputation of one of his toes. (wpdh.com)
  • For the lateral three toes, virtually no functional loss is experienced with either partial amputation or disarticulation, and foot architecture is minimally disturbed. (medscape.com)
Amputees6
  • Conclusions: Facilitating the re-integration of patients with lower limb amputation patients into their communities, as well as providing the required support system, is crucial to ensure a healthy adjustment process for amputees. (who.int)
  • During a conventional limb amputation, these muscle movements are restricted, cutting off this sensory feedback and making it much harder for amputees to feel where their prosthetic limbs are in space or to sense forces applied to those limbs, the release explains. (rehabpub.com)
  • Depression is a common psychological reaction among amputees that may linger for 10-20 years after amputation and negatively affect an amputee's attempt to adjust socially and psychologically with their physical situation. (who.int)
  • Amputees experience devastation and distress, as well as occasional denial, shortly after amputation (6-8). (who.int)
  • Experiences and needs before and after amputation, among amputees from Arabic and Islamic cultures have not been previously studied. (who.int)
  • The aim of the current study was to explore the adjustment experiences of amputees in Saudi Arabia and their needs before and after amputation. (who.int)
Types of limb amputations2
  • There are inadequate data for drawing conclusions about volume measurement methods in people with other types of limb amputations. (edu.au)
  • Firstly the types of limb amputations were described indicating their causes, incidence and the extent of surgery. (bvsalud.org)
Complications7
  • Objective The goal of the study was to determine whether complications of diabetes well-known to be associated with death such as cardiovascular disease and renal failure fully explain the higher rate of death in those who have undergone a lower-extremity amputation (LEA). (medscape.com)
  • You may have suffered from complications from a dangerous drug , which led to the need for an amputation. (edgarsnyder.com)
  • Sixty to eighty per cent of all non-traumatic amputations have to be performed due to complications caused by diabetes. (asianage.com)
  • Port Louis - One of the severe consequences of diabetes complications is the risk of lower limb amputation. (who.int)
  • Did You or a Loved One Suffer Amputation Complications from Invokana? (youhavealawyer.com)
  • [4] In a retrospective study in Sri Lanka, the complications from diabetic foot ulcers were the main reason for major limb amputation, then peripheral vascular disease, followed by trauma [5] . (physio-pedia.com)
  • Patients undergoing a major dysvascular lower extremity amputation (LEA) often have a poor outcome with a high risk of complications and mortality despite improvements in care and perioperative programmes. (bvsalud.org)
20184
  • She is scheduled for amputation Monday August 20th, 2018 at 7:00 am. (gofundme.com)
  • I was afraid and feared that I might have to undergo an amputation of the toe," says 65-year-old Boyragee Kailashsingh who hurt his toe in 2018 while stepping out of a car. (who.int)
  • In Saudi Arabia, 3745 cases of amputation were reported from medical rehabilitation centres and departments in 2018 (10). (who.int)
  • The risk of failure comparing the two cohorts (2016-2017, n = 165 versus 2018-2019, n = 163) was calculated for amputation on scheduled versus non-scheduled days and for other potentially influencing factors. (bvsalud.org)
Limb Loss3
  • Seventy-three soldiers who had traumatic amputations were examined from 1 to 6 months after limb loss. (semanticscholar.org)
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease is the most common cause of limb loss overall [2] , with the rate of dysvascular amputation being nearly 8 times greater than the rate of trauma related amputations, the second leading cause of limb loss [3] . (physio-pedia.com)
  • Multi-limb loss could be the result of many reasons like trauma, cancer , and congenital abnormalities however, in recent years multiple amputations due to dyavascular disease escalated. (physio-pedia.com)
Diabetic foot amputations1
  • In England, the number of diabetic foot amputations can be considered to be at an all-time high of around 20 amputations per day. (medindia.net)
Diabetes-related amputations2
  • This can lead to fewer procedures to avoid LLAs, and higher rates of diabetes-related amputations. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, diabetes-related amputations and associated costs place a $875M burden on the Australian healthcare system every single year. (hri.org.au)
Undergoing amputation surgery2
  • One of the greatest difficulties for a person undergoing amputation surgery is overcoming the psychological stigma that society associates with the loss of a limb. (medscape.com)
  • Before modern clinical developments, such as antiseptics, most people undergoing amputation surgery died from blood loss and shock or subsequent infection. (natureasia.com)
Rehabilitation10
  • No matter what caused you to need an amputation, you probably have medical bills from the hospital, surgery (or surgeries), and rehabilitation. (edgarsnyder.com)
  • VA/DoD clinical practice guideline: Rehabilitation of lower limb amputation (2017). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Rehabilitation after a limb amputation-lower extremity or upper extremity-typically involves several different components. (verywellhealth.com)
  • The medical expenses incurred from an amputation surgery, along with the cost of rehabilitation, prosthetics, changes to your home such as installing ramps or safety bars, medication and the loss of income can devastate your family and your future. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • Methods: Thirteen patients with lower limb amputation (‎mean age 47 years)‎ were recruited from a large rehabilitation center in Saudi Arabia for participation in interviews. (who.int)
  • These people have lost limbs due to traumatic amputations, so he is one of the most empathetic attorneys to address this risk and rehabilitation costs. (ehlinelaw.com)
  • There is a need of studies, guidelines and rehabilitation programs in protracted conflicts, and our study is investigating rehabilitation after amputation in different conflict areas. (liu.se)
  • Preliminary data from the ICRC (International Committee of The Red Cross) suggest that it is more difficult to rehabilitate women after lower limb amputation following weapon wounds and that outcome after rehabilitation is worse. (liu.se)
  • A mixed-method approach will be used to analyze gender differences in regards to rehabilitation after amputation. (liu.se)
  • Rehabilitation from more proximal amputations (eg, AKAs and BKAs) for peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is seldom a success. (medscape.com)
Upper limb3
  • Establishes a method of describing upper limb amputation stumps and proposes a standardized system for recording the descriptive information which can be easily incorporated in reports and forms and should also be capable of ready adaptation for computer analysis. (iso.org)
  • The emotional, psychological, and functional effects of upper limb amputation can be devastating. (frontiersin.org)
  • Focus will be on the global involvement of the child/family/healthcare team, lower limb and upper limb congenital anomalies, acquired amputations, prosthetic fitting and therapeutic approaches. (acrm.org)
Psychological8
  • The degree of psychological difficulty associated with amputation generally increases, the older the child is when the injury occurs. (experts.com)
  • Psychological challenges for children who experience amputations as young children, however, usually increase when children become more sensitive to peer acceptance and rejection in their teenage years. (experts.com)
  • Background: The effect of amputation on the social and psychological well-being of patients has been established. (who.int)
  • Cover the cost of psychological counseling (facing an amputation can cause depression, anomie, post-traumatic stress disorder, agoraphobia, and other types of mental health issues). (jrlawfirm.com)
  • The effect of amputation on the social and psychological well-being of patients has been established. (who.int)
  • Many factors shape a patient's psychological reaction to amputation, including age, type and level of amputation, time since amputation, social support, and active coping mechanisms (1-3). (who.int)
  • Most patients who experience limb amputation encounter a series of multifaceted psychological responses (1). (who.int)
  • In consideration of the fact that emotional aspects are given special attention in amputation cases, it is clear that additional psychological research is needs to provide a better basis for interventions and actions, adapting them to actual demands in this field. (bvsalud.org)
Patients29
  • The amputation epidemic is a troubling trend of preventable leg amputations being performed on patients, particularly people of color. (prweb.com)
  • Some patients also undergo amputation due to long-standing non-healing venous ulcers. (prweb.com)
  • The final rule for 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), would impose cuts of up to 9% on doctors in outpatient facilities who provide revascularization services, which are necessary to prevent leg amputation of patients with PAD. (prweb.com)
  • We spend many millions of dollars treating patients who have had amputations addressing their disability, artificial leg needs, progression of other diseases associated with the inability to walk, depression due to loss of independence and the nursing home care necessary when patients lose the ability to care for themselves with loss of ambulation. (prweb.com)
  • Much of this could be avoided with patients having a better quality of life if we prevented the amputations. (prweb.com)
  • If the cuts are implemented, they will disrupt patients' access to treatment, lead to higher amputation rates and worsen racial inequities. (prweb.com)
  • Revascularization services are not only critical to preventing avoidable amputations for people with PAD, they also often cost less and allow patients to be treated in a more specialized setting. (prweb.com)
  • Patients deserve more than the day-to-day hardship associated with routine tasks of daily living that follows amputation. (prweb.com)
  • It is crucial to giving patients the appropriate medical care they need to prevent needless amputations, particularly in underserved areas. (prweb.com)
  • Because of the high prevalence of diabetes mellitus in patients undergoing toe amputation, anesthesia requirements may actually be minimal as a result of peripheral neuropathy. (medscape.com)
  • Results: Patients' needs and reactions prior to and after amputation were controlled by the surrounding support system. (who.int)
  • The purpose of the clinical trial is to learn whether electrical nerve block via the Altius System is a safe and effective treatment for patients with post-amputation pain. (clinicaltrials.gov)
  • In the study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , 15 patients who received this new type of surgery, known as agonist-antagonist myoneural interface (AMI), show that could control their muscles more precisely than patients with traditional amputations. (rehabpub.com)
  • In the new PNAS study, the researchers measured the precision of muscle movements in the ankle and subtalar joints of 15 patients who had AMI amputations performed below the knee. (rehabpub.com)
  • These patients had two sets of muscles reconnected during their amputation: the muscles that control the ankle, and those that control the subtalar joint, which allows the sole of the foot to tilt inward or outward. (rehabpub.com)
  • The study compared these patients to seven people who had traditional amputations below the knee. (rehabpub.com)
  • They also found that patients with the AMI amputation were able to control the muscles of their amputated limb much more precisely than the patients with traditional amputations. (rehabpub.com)
  • 95% CI: 2.83-21.9]‎ and stay in hospital longer [‎RR = 4.56, 95% CI: 2.41-8.64]‎ than patients with trauma-related amputation. (who.int)
  • Foot and leg amputation problems with Invokana became increasingly apparent as doctors and patients submitted adverse event reports, and after interim results from an on-going clinical trial were released, known as CANVAS. (youhavealawyer.com)
  • The agency determined that nearly 6 out of every 1,000 patients that take Invokana or Invokamet may require an amputation, which is double the risk seen among diabetics given a placebo. (youhavealawyer.com)
  • Since the first replant more than 60 years ago, thousands of severed body parts have been reattached, preserving the quality of life for thousands of patients through improved function and appearance that the void remaining after amputation cannot provide. (medscape.com)
  • Patients who undergo replantation of a zone II finger proximal to the flexor superficialis insertion and a zone VI forearm amputation at the muscle belly and elbow level can be expected to recover less function. (medscape.com)
  • Bernard and Heute first described TMA in 1855, but it was McKittrick et al in 1949 who used it as an alternative to higher amputations in patients with the above signs and symptoms. (medscape.com)
  • In a study of 4965 nursing-home residents who underwent amputation, patients who underwent BKA (n = 1596) or AKA (n = 2879) recovered more slowly than those who underwent TMA (n = 490) and did not return to baseline function by 6 months. (medscape.com)
  • In a study comparing digital amputation (n = 77) with TMA (n = 70) in 147 diabetic patients with gangrenous toes, Elsherif et al found that TMA offered better outcomes, with a lower reintervention rate (15.7% vs 29.9%), a shorter median hospital stay (17 days vs 20 days), fewer theater trips, and a longer time without toxicity (346 days vs 315 days). (medscape.com)
  • To evaluate the relationship between femoral muscle volume (FMV) and physiological outcomes after trans-femoral amputations (TFAs) affecting overall locomotor function in patients. (e-arm.org)
  • En outre, 23 patients (92%) avaient un risque d'amputation à 100% selon la classification de l'Université du Texas . (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients with trauma, amputation, or other physical impediments should be given suitable one-step commands. (medscape.com)
  • Epidermal growth factor intralesional infiltrations can prevent amputation in patients with advanced diabetic foot wounds. (bvsalud.org)
Limbs4
  • The mechanism of traumatic amputation of limbs by explosion is presented. (semanticscholar.org)
  • In the case of peripheral circulation where the arteries of the lower limbs are affected, pain and tissue damage develop which may eventually lead to amputation in some cases. (physio-pedia.com)
  • In any toe amputation, thorough assessment of the neurovascular status of both limbs is essential. (medscape.com)
  • These were used for everything from pulling teeth to the amputation of limbs, and everything in between. (si.edu)
Toes3
  • In May 2016, the FDA first issued an Invokana and Invokamet amputation warning , indicating that the agency was reviewing this new safety issue after identifying a large number of amputations, mostly affecting the toes. (youhavealawyer.com)
  • Do you have any amputations of your legs and feet other than toes? (cdc.gov)
  • For amputation of one of the medial two toes, preservation of the base of the proximal phalanx is beneficial, but for different reasons in each toe. (medscape.com)
20211
  • 2021. Discovery of Healing Molecule may Reduce Diabetic Limb Amputations . (medindia.net)
Post-amputation1
  • We hypothesized that a post-amputation decrease in femoral muscles' volume of the involved limb may affect clinical functions, such as gait and balance, in a person with TFA. (e-arm.org)
Forearm amputation1
  • If nerve regeneration is inadequate after upper-arm replantation, elbow preservation allows for a forearm amputation and a below-elbow prosthesis. (medscape.com)
Prevent amputations2
  • We must prevent amputations through timely care and interventions to reverse end-stage PAD, improve patient's quality of life, prevent depression due to chronic disability, and prevent chronic pain associated with amputation. (prweb.com)
  • To promote foot care and prevent amputations, the government in 2010 opened a Diabetes and Vascular Health Centre at a main hospital in the south of the Indian Ocean island. (who.int)
Fingertip amputation1
  • Declawing" is a euphemism for a surgery that in human medicine is more accurately called "fingertip amputation. (idausa.org)
Traumatic amputations2
  • Surgeons perform about 200,000 non-traumatic amputations annually, most of them due to peripheral artery disease (PAD), a common complication of diabetes, kidney disease and chronic hypertension. (prweb.com)
  • There are many law firms in Los Angeles that might offer help with cases of traumatic amputations. (ehlinelaw.com)
Transtibial amputations4
  • The running-specific prosthetic (RSP) configuration used by athletes with transtibial amputations (TTAs) likely affects performance. (nature.com)
  • The use of RSPs enable athletes with transtibial amputations (TTAs) to compete in running events including the Olympic games. (nature.com)
  • All studies reporting measures of reliability or validity were performed with people who had transtibial amputations. (edu.au)
  • On the basis of a limited number of moderate- to high-quality studies with small sample sizes, circumferential and water displacement methods were found to be reliable, and the circumferential method was found to be valid in people with transtibial amputations. (edu.au)
Transmetatarsal Amputation2
  • Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is a relatively common operation that is performed to safeguard limb viability. (medscape.com)
  • For a disarticulation or a transmetatarsal amputation, a long plantar flap is the best choice. (medscape.com)
Ulcers3
  • Limb amputation can be averted through early detection, regular screening, blood sugar control and prompt treatment of deteriorating ulcers. (who.int)
  • But it is also crucial to have specialized personnel to treat ulcers as well as the capacity to care for complex cases or worsening ulcers which may require amputation, Dr Ozeer points out. (who.int)
  • 1 insensate area), foot ulcers, or lower-extremity amputation. (cdc.gov)
Gangrene3
  • Hippocrates' On the Articulations provided the earliest description of therapeutic amputation for vascular gangrene. (medscape.com)
  • This would help protect people with PAD from developing gangrene and needing amputation. (hri.org.au)
  • Extreme cases were treated with amputations and led to gangrene. (goforbroke.org)
Surgeries1
  • Sarah Frei, 17, of Syracuse, Utah, was welcomed home with a parade after undergoing 20 surgeries, including a double leg amputation, following a drunk driving crash. (go.com)
Infection3
  • In an analysis that included toe amputations (n = 155), as well as midfoot (n = 280) and hindfoot amputations (n = 47), Rossel et al found no benefit in continuing postoperative antibiotic administration after routine amputation for diabetic foot infection and suggested that in the absence of residual infection, antibiotics should be discontinued. (medscape.com)
  • He later tested positive for COVID-19 and has suffered a series of health setbacks since, including a leg amputation and a new lung infection last week. (nydailynews.com)
  • The IFIs may result in further loss of limb, leading to amputations in order to remove the necrotic tissue that develops around the infection. (cdc.gov)
Blindness1
  • These programs attempt to reduce the burden of diabetes by preventing blindness, lower-extremity amputations, cardiovascular disease, and adverse outcomes of pregnancy among persons with diabetes. (cdc.gov)
Incision2
  • During the root amputation procedure, a small incision will be created in the gum to fully expose the roots of the affected tooth. (thealluresmile.com)
  • Incision lines are marked on the skin as appropriate for the planned amputation (see the images below). (medscape.com)
31,0001
  • Approximately 31,000 transfemoral amputations (TFAs) are performed annually in the United States [ 4 ]. (e-arm.org)
Undergo2
  • Individuals who undergo lower-limb amputation are reported to experience more falls than healthy individuals because they have limited walking abilities and problems with balance [ 2 ]. (e-arm.org)
  • Studies have shown that individuals who undergo TFA have increased energy consumption during walking compared with those who undergo trans-tibial amputation [ 6 - 8 ]. (e-arm.org)
Severe4
  • Severe cases may result in amputation. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Sometimes, the injury might be too severe to heal, meaning amputation is the only way forward. (newsweek.com)
  • Amputation can be the treatment of choice for severe trauma , vascular disease, and tumors. (medscape.com)
  • About 60-70 percent of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of diabetic nerve damage, which, in severe forms, can lead to lower limb amputations. (coastalcourier.com)
Clinical3
  • America's amputation epidemic will get worse if Congress fails to stop the ongoing clinical labor cuts outlined in the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. (prweb.com)
  • In a retrospective study that reviewed 333 toe and foot amputations with the aim of determining clinical factors associated with postamputation wound healing, Stone et al found that toe pressures were superior to duplex US parameters for predicting healing in this setting. (medscape.com)
  • Identify common clinical presentations for children with congenital and/or acquired amputations. (acrm.org)
Lower13
  • Managing diabetes and taking care of your feet is extremely important to prevent a lower-limb amputation (LLA). (cdc.gov)
  • [ 1 ] According to the World Health Organization, lower-extremity amputations (LEAs) are 10 times more common in people with diabetes than in persons who do not have diabetes. (medscape.com)
  • National and State-Level Trends in Nontraumatic Lower-Extremity Amputation Among U.S. Medicare Beneficiaries With Diabetes, 2000-2017. (medscape.com)
  • Lower-extremity amputation is one of the oldest known surgically performed procedures, dating back to prehistoric times. (medscape.com)
  • For more information on amputation of specific body parts, please see the articles Elbow and Above-Elbow Amputations , Digital Amputations , Wrist and Forearm Amputations , and Amputations of the Lower Extremity . (medscape.com)
  • Among these, lower extremity amputations account for 65% [ 1 ]. (e-arm.org)
  • The decreased muscle volume within the involved limb influences the overall locomotor function of people with lower-limb amputation [ 5 ]. (e-arm.org)
  • Daytime and scheduled surgery for major dysvascular lower extremity amputation. (bvsalud.org)
  • In fact, diabetes is the most frequent cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputations. (coastalcourier.com)
  • After years of improvements in diabetes management, a new study shows a recent upswing in the number of lower limb amputations. (ctvnews.ca)
  • Stonestown, suffering amputation of her left lower leg below the knee. (walkuplawoffice.com)
  • In a back leg amputation, only the lower portion of the leg typically gets removed. (nilesanimalhospital.com)
  • This type of injury commonly results in a traumatic amputation of at least one lower extremity between the period of June 2009 and August of 2011 there were 77 combat-related IFI cases and this ended up representing a very substantial amount--6.8 percent of trauma admissions to the regional military hospital in Germany. (cdc.gov)
Laceration2
  • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated the stroller's rear disc brakes have openings that can cause amputation or laceration if a non-occupant child's fingertip gets caught in the openings while the stroller is in use. (nbc29.com)
  • Workers were again exposed to amputation and laceration hazards stemming from a lack of guarding on machine parts. (osha.gov)
Dysvascular2
  • In recent years in the United States 80% of new amputations per year are as a result of dysvascular disease [4] . (physio-pedia.com)
  • Amputations due to dysvascular reasons are more prominent in the elderly population with comorbidities [6] . (physio-pedia.com)
Phantom2
  • After an amputation, you may feel phantom limb pain . (verywellhealth.com)
  • We quantified prosthesis embodiment and phantom pain reduction associated with motor control and sensory feedback from a prosthetic hand in one human with a long-term transradial amputation. (frontiersin.org)
Wounds2
  • We previously discovered that treating digit amputation wounds with BMP2 in neonatal mice stimulates endochondral ossification to regenerate the stump bone. (nature.com)
  • Here we demonstrate that treating non-regenerative digit amputation wounds with BMP9 stimulates the regeneration of joint structures. (nature.com)
Extremity1
  • Whatever the reason for performing an extremity amputation, it should not be viewed as a failure of treatment. (medscape.com)
Surgery4
  • Jessica Brown, director of operations at Bark Nation, told Newsweek that the dog, who is affectionally named "Lil Funyun," is still at the emergency vet and will be undergoing surgery on March 18 for his leg amputation. (newsweek.com)
  • The main risks described in the early history of amputation surgery were hemorrhage, shock, and sepsis . (medscape.com)
  • Performing an unnecessary surgery , like an amputation, is not necessarily a "never event. (paulsonandnace.com)
  • The amputation was also unlikely to have been carried out as a punishment, as the individual seems to have received careful treatment after surgery and in burial. (natureasia.com)
Executions2
  • US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Friday that Washington condemns in the strongest terms reported comments by a Taliban official who said the group would restore the use of amputations and executions as punishment in Afghanistan. (malaysiakini.com)
  • Amputations and other corporal punishments, sexual violence, daily harassment with the aim of imposing new moral codes, child soldiers, extra-judicial executions are ongoing violations against civilians. (amnestyusa.org)
20221
  • Retrieved on Dec 02, 2022 from https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/discovery-of-healing-molecule-may-reduce-diabetic-limb-amputations-173555-1.htm. (medindia.net)
Proximal1
  • When the amputation is through the elbow, the muscles just proximal and distal to the injury are sometimes irreversibly denervated and devascularized and, therefore, may not be expected to recover much function. (medscape.com)
Fractures1
  • They suggest that the amputation was unlikely to have been caused by an animal attack or other accident, as these typically cause crushing fractures. (natureasia.com)
Prosthetic2
  • You may even have bills from a prosthetic device or devices you need for your home due to the amputation. (edgarsnyder.com)
  • Many amputee Veterans in America credit their remarkable prosthetic devices and other adaptive equipment as part of the reason they have recovered so well from their amputations. (militaryconnection.com)
Preventable1
  • In Mauritius, around 500 amputations are carried out every year, but 85% of them are preventable. (who.int)
Cardiovascular disease1
  • We have made a groundbreaking discovery that could reverse the need for limb amputation in people living with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (hri.org.au)
Cases7
  • If you lost a leg, foot, toe, arm, hand, or finger due to an accident or another cause that wasn't your fault, you need a law firm with experience in amputation cases. (edgarsnyder.com)
  • We offer a free consultation to all our clients, and we have years of real-life experience with traumatic amputation cases. (ehlinelaw.com)
  • Since Michael Ehline is our lead lawyer, he has taught us that traumatic amputation cases can devastate a person. (ehlinelaw.com)
  • Methods: Using California-based datasets (workers' compensation claims, health care facility data, and physician reports), we enumerated unique cases of amputations and carpal tunnel syndrome (2007-2008), and evaluated the datasets for usefulness in occupational health tracking by performing record linkage across all datasets and calculating match rates between them. (cdc.gov)
  • Results: 6,862 amputation and 39,589 carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) cases were identified. (cdc.gov)
  • Enumerated amputation and CTS cases from state-based sources were about five and ten times greater than the BLS SOII estimates (1,390 and 3,720). (cdc.gov)
  • Illegal fireworks were related to 100% (4/4) of the deaths and 49% (105/214) of the cases who needed amputations. (who.int)
Undergone1
  • Persons who have undergone amputations are often viewed as incomplete individuals. (medscape.com)
Victim1
Congenital1
  • These differences are due to congenital anomalies as well as acquired limb amputations. (acrm.org)
People4
  • Every amputation is different, but many people can use a prosthesis, which is an artificial limb. (cdc.gov)
  • Since 1982, Edgar Snyder & Associates has helped over 75,000 injured people get the money they deserve - including victims of amputation. (edgarsnyder.com)
  • The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the reliability and validity of measurement tools for residual limb volume in people with limb amputations. (edu.au)
  • Each year, more than 56,000 amputations are performed among people with diabetes. (coastalcourier.com)
Kidney failure1
  • Concerns about a number of serious side effects have been linked to Invokana and other new-generation diabetes drugs, amid reports of kidney failure , leg and foot amputations , heart attacks , strokes and dangerously high blood acid levels, known as diabetic ketoacidosis . (youhavealawyer.com)
Finger3
  • A study by Reavey et al found that although the number of finger amputations occurring in the United States in 2000 was similar to that occurring in 2010 (26,668 vs 24,215, respectively), the number of replantations declined significantly over this period (930 in 2001 vs 445 in 2011). (medscape.com)
  • [ 27 ] Interestingly, replantation of zone II finger amputations has been justified in Japan to avoid confusion with a yakuza member (Japanese gangster) who has amputated his finger as a symbol of devotion to the mob boss. (medscape.com)
  • Of those 13 reports, 2 included children who suffered finger amputations. (thomasjhenrylaw.com)
Hazard1
  • Playworld has announced a recall of their Lightning Slide stainless steel playground slides due to amputation hazard. (thomasjhenrylaw.com)
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