Lower extremity amputation: Review of 110 cases

Outcomes of Lower Extremity Amputations

“…High postoperative complication rates, including infection, have been previously reported 20–24 . Significantly associated with postoperative complications was hypocalcemia, a marker for hypoalbuminemia in the critically ill. Hypocalcemia, per se, should be further evaluated by a serum ionized calcium measurement before instituting therapy 25 .…”

“…Death after lower extremity amputation from sepsis or circulatory problems has been extensively discussed in the literature 1,21,22,30,40 . Reports indicate that one third are dead by the second year and two thirds within 5 years 21, 22, 42 .…”

“…The operative mortality was 12%. Generally, below‐knee amputees do better 20,21,32,40,43 . Higher mortality rates for the more proximal levels probably are due to the presence of more widespread atherosclerosis 44, 45 .…”

Percutaneous Retrograde Tibial Access in Limb Salvage

“…2 Over 60,000 major lower extremity amputations are performed annually in the United States despite advances in technology and surgical revascularization techniques. 12 The morbidity and mortality associated with these procedures is considerable. Significant complications may occur in over two thirds of patients undergoing amputation, with up to 35% mortality within 15 months following the surgery.…”

Major arterial reconstruction in octogenarians: Is it worthwhile?

“…Major amputations have also been associated with significant mortality of 15-17%, which has remained constant over the years. [4][5][6] In addition, elderly patients do not regain their mobility well (30-70%) after major amputations, depending on the level of amputation. 7 That potential diminishes even further in cases of bilateral amputation.…”