Abstract:Aim
Complex limb injuries usually comprise of a combination of osseous, soft tissue, vascular and neural damage, necessitating prompt and accurate initial examination and decision-making to maximise optimal patient outcomes. We present the factors affecting the decision-making as well as the outcomes following primary limb amputation or salvage of complex extremity injuries, with an emphasis on the various scoring systems present that endeavour to offer prognostic and therapeutic guidance to … Show more
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