Background The importance of functional outcome (FO) in the treatment of patients with
extremity soft tissue sarcoma (STS) has been increasingly recognized in the last three …

Background There are many factors to consider when choosing between amputations
versus salvage in lower extremity reconstructive surgery. Postoperative functionality and …

Background: There is no clear consensus on the optimal surgical strategy for providing safe
coverage in salvage free flap surgery after total free flap failure. Methods: A retrospective …

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Goal To provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive multidisciplinary expert
recommendations for the acute care of severe limb trauma patients, both during the …

Although vascular injuries complicate only 1-2% of patients with orthopedic trauma, they
may be encountered in a much higher rate of around 10% in injuries around the knee and …

Background: Outcomes after traumatic major lower extremity amputation (MLEA) have
focused on surgical complications, despite the life-altering impact on patients. With …

Aim Ballistic injuries during the Great March of Return (GMR) protests in Gaza have resulted
in young, civilian amputees. This article defines this unique population, their injuries and …

Background Despite the advancements made in the management of the physical
complications of open lower-limb fractures, few studies have been performed which …

Introduction Weight gain can contribute to osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, low back
pain, and poor health-related quality of life. Weight trajectory patterns have been described …