Results 1 to 10 of about 18,476 (142)
Amputation surgery is associated with a higher risk of malpractice in cases of traumatic amputation: retrospective analyses of extremity amputation malpractice litigation [PDF]
Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica TurcicaObjective: This study aims to undertake a comprehensive review of malpractice litigation cases involving limb amputation surgery, with a subsequent evaluation of the cases accepted as malpractice.
Filiz Ekim Çevik +4 more
doaj +2 more sources
BMJ Open, 2021 Objectives Limb amputation incidence is particularly high in fragile contexts due to conflict, accidents and poorly managed diabetes. The study aim was to analyse (1) demographic and amputation characteristics of persons with any type of acquired ...
Catherine Blake +5 more
doaj +1 more source
The global burden of traumatic amputation in 204 countries and territories
Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 BackgroundTraumatic amputation leads to disability and imposes a heavy health burden. This study aims to explore the current status and temporal trends of the global burden of traumatic amputation according to sex, age, amputation site, cause, and ...
Bei Yuan +4 more
doaj +1 more source
The Injury Mechanism of Traumatic Amputation
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021 Traumatic amputation has been one of the most defining injuries associated with explosive devices. An understanding of the mechanism of injury is essential in order to reduce its incidence and devastating consequences to the individual and their support ...
Iain A. Rankin +6 more
doaj +1 more source
British Journal of Pain, 2013 Traumatic amputations remain one of the most emotionally disturbing wounds of conflict, as demonstrated by their frequent use in films to illustrate the horrors of war. Unfortunately, they remain common injuries, particularly following explosions, and, in addition, many survivors require primary amputation for unsalvageable injuries or to save their ...
Jon, Clasper, Arul, Ramasamy
openaire +2 more sources
Changing Trends in Aetiology of Amputations: A 12-year Retrospective Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Introduction: The Kashmir valley, which has experienced political instability since 1989, has witnessed a rise in amputations and a different aetiology compared to other parts of India. Limited data exists on the changing patterns of various causes of
Tufail Muzaffar +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Urology Case Reports, 2022 Male external genitalia injury with testicular loss is relatively uncommon in civilian practice. Testicular amputation is usually found with military trauma and self-mutilation. However, they do occur while operating machines for domestic purposes.
Awaj Kafle +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Median Sternotomy for the Management of Life-Threatening Bleeding Resulting from Proximal Upper Extremity Amputation [PDF]
Journal of Acute Care Surgery, 2020 It is extremely difficult to achieve hemostasis in the case of proximal amputation of major limbs, and especially in the case of a proximal upper arm amputation, which is adjacent to the axilla.
Hyunseong Kang, Gyu Bum Seo, Su Wan Kim
doaj +1 more source
Interference Features of Auditory Memorization in Traumatic Experiences (for Example, Amputation of Lower Limbs) [PDF]
Клиническая и специальная психология, 2018 The article presents an analysis of the results of a study of the interference of auditory memorization in traumatic experience (traumatic and non-traumatic amputation of the lower limbs).
Nikishina V., Petrash E.
doaj +1 more source
The Mental Health of Individuals With Post-Traumatic Lower Limb Amputation: A Qualitative Study
Journal of Patient Experience, 2020 Aim: The study was performed in order to identify how the post-traumatic amputation of the lower extremity affects the mental health of the individuals. Methods: This study is a qualitative study.
Nuray Şimsek PhD, RN +2 more
doaj +1 more source