The Injury Mechanism of Traumatic Amputation [PDF]
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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Risk factors for revision amputation and infection after definitive closure of traumatic amputations: a retrospective cohort study at a Level I academic trauma center [PDF]
. Purpose:. The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for revision amputation and postoperative infection after definitive closure of traumatic amputations. Methods:.
Jaquelyn Kakalecik, MD +5 more
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Antibiotic therapy as a risk factor for chronic residual and phantom limb pain after combat-related amputation: a 212-patient cohort study [PDF]
BackgroundAntibiotic (AB) therapy is standard in managing combat-related infections, particularly after traumatic limb amputations. However, prolonged or combined antibiotic regimens may contribute to neuroinflammatory processes that predispose patients ...
Kateryna Ksenchyna +3 more
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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
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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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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Changing Trends in Aetiology of Amputations: A 12-year Retrospective Cross-sectional Study [PDF]
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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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
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Interference Features of Auditory Memorization in Traumatic Experiences (for Example, Amputation of Lower Limbs) [PDF]
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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Median Sternotomy for the Management of Life-Threatening Bleeding Resulting from Proximal Upper Extremity Amputation [PDF]
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
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