Delayed amputation following trauma increases residual lower limb infection.

INTRODUCTION: Residual limb infection following amputation is a devastating complication, resulting in delayed rehabilitation, repeat surgery, prolonged hospitalisation and poor functional outcome. The aim of this study was to identify variables predicting residual limb infection following non-salv...

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Main Authors: Jain, A, Glass, G, Ahmadi, H, Mackey, S, Simmons, J, Hettiaratchy, S, Pearse, M, Nanchahal, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013