We conclude that SPP measurement is an objective, noninvasive method that can be used to diagnose critical limb ischemia with approximately 80% accuracy.
We concluded that SPP measured in the foot correlates well with toe pressure and can be substituted for toe pressure measurement in patients in whom toe pressures cannot be measured.
These data support the use of the LD-SPP test in the selection of major amputation level consistent with healing in ischemic limbs. Further study of the value of this parameter in the determination of minor amputation wound healing is necessary.
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