Current Concepts in Lower Extremity Amputation: A Primer for Plastic Surgeons.
Journal
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
ISSN: 1529-4242
Titre abrégé: Plast Reconstr Surg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 1306050
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Oct 2023
01 Oct 2023
Historique:
medline:
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2023
pubmed:
28
9
2023
entrez:
28
9
2023
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ppublish
Résumé
After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Understand the goals of lower extremity reconstruction and identify clinical scenarios favoring amputation. 2. Understand lower extremity amputation physiology and biomechanics. 3. Review soft-tissue considerations to achieve durable coverage. 4. Appreciate the evolving management of transected nerves. 5. Highlight emerging applications of osseointegration and strategies to improve myoelectric prosthetic control. Plastic surgeons are well versed in lower extremity reconstruction for traumatic, oncologic, and ischemic causes. Limb amputation is an increasingly sophisticated component of the reconstructive algorithm and is indicated when the residual limb is predicted to be more functional than a salvaged limb. Although plastic surgeons have traditionally focused on limb salvage, they play an increasingly vital role in optimizing outcomes from amputation. This warrants a review of core concepts and an update on emerging reconstructive techniques in amputee care.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37768220
doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010664
pii: 00006534-202310000-00043
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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Pagination
724e-736eInformations de copyright
Copyright © 2023 by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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