Comparing the Surgical Timelines of Military and Civilians Traumatic Lower Limb Amputations

This study identified that military patients were treated for longer in critical care and required more surgical interventions for their amputations. Despite this, their time to stump closure and length of stay were not statistically different compared to civilian patients. Such observations reflect the importance of an Orthoplastic approach, as well as daily surgical theatre co-ordination and weekly multi-disciplinary meetings in providing optimal care for these complex patients. This study reports the epidemiological observed differences between two lower limb trauma groups.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research