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Review
. 2013 Apr;40(2):323-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2012.10.007. Epub 2012 Nov 26.

Measuring outcomes in lower limb surgery

Adeyiza O Momoh  1 , Kevin C Chung
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Review

Measuring outcomes in lower limb surgery

Adeyiza O Momoh et al. Clin Plast Surg. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

This discussion focuses on limb salvage versus limb amputation. The authors address decision-making and outcomes that relate to the following questions: "Which patients would benefit from limb salvage as opposed to an amputation?" "Does the level of injury make a difference?" "Are there surgical or patient factors outside of the injury that have an impact on a patient's ultimate function and quality of life?" "Are there injury-related factors that have an impact on patient-reported outcomes?" "How satisfied are patients postoperatively?" and "What are the financial implications of these treatment strategies?"

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