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
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JAMA Network Open, 2021 This cross-sectional study examines associations of interfacility transfer and patient and hospital characteristics with thumb replantation attempts and success after traumatic thumb amputation.
Jessica I Billig +4 more
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Can real-time visual feedback during gait retraining reduce metabolic demand for individuals with transtibial amputation? [PDF]
, 2017 The metabolic demand of walking generally increases following lower extremity amputation. This study used real-time visual feedback to modify biomechanical factors linked to an elevated metabolic demand of walking in individuals with transtibial ...
Choi, Harmony S. +3 more
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Factors related to successful job reintegration of people with a lower limb amputation [PDF]
, 2001 Objective: To study demographically, amputation-, and employment-related factors that show a relationship to successful job reintegration of patients after lower limb amputation. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: University hospital.
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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
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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.
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Targeted Muscle Reinnervation at the Time of Major Limb Amputation in Traumatic Amputees
JB & JS open access, 2020 Background: Orthopaedic trauma etiologies are a common cause for amputation. Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) is a technique aimed at reducing or preventing pain and improving function.
Travis L. Frantz +5 more
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BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020 Vibrio spp. are aquatic bacteria that are ubiquitous in warm estuarine and marine environments, of which 12 species are currently known to cause infections in humans. So far, only five human infections with V. harveyi have been reported.
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Invasive fungal infections secondary to traumatic injury [PDF]
, 2017 Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a rare but serious complication of traumatic injury. The purpose of this article is to review the epidemiology, natural history, mycology, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes associated with post-traumatic ...
Bochicchio, Grant +5 more
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Disparities in Access to Care Following Traumatic Digit Amputation
HAND, 2020 Background: Care of digit amputations ranges from revision amputation to replantation. Many factors determine the treatment type. We looked at the epidemiology of amputation and factors associated with escalation of care after presenting to the emergency
Chao Long +3 more
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