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The Injury Mechanism of Traumatic Amputation [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers 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
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Traumatic penile amputation: a case report [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Urology, 2017
Background Traumatic amputation of the penis is a rare surgical emergency. Although repair techniques have been well described in literature, failure of replantation and its causes are poorly understood and reported.
Tushar Patial   +2 more
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Retrospective observational study of characteristics of persons with amputations accessing International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) rehabilitation centres in five conflict and postconflict countries

open access: yesBMJ 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
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The global burden of traumatic amputation in 204 countries and territories

open access: yesFrontiers 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
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Changing Trends in Aetiology of Amputations: A 12-year Retrospective Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

open access: yesJournal 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
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Traumatic amputations [PDF]

open access: yesBritish 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
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Median Sternotomy for the Management of Life-Threatening Bleeding Resulting from Proximal Upper Extremity Amputation [PDF]

open access: yesJournal 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]

open access: yesКлиническая 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.
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The Mental Health of Individuals With Post-Traumatic Lower Limb Amputation: A Qualitative Study

open access: yesJournal 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

Geographic variability of major non-traumatic lower limb amputations in diabetic and non-diabetic patients in Poland

open access: yesAnnals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2020
Introduction High amputation of the lower limb not only causes immense physical disability but also the destruction of the patient’s mental state, and helps to shorten life of patients with diabetes.
Waldemar Wierzba   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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