Impact of single versus dual arterial supply on perfusion and function in finger replantation after complex hand injuries by Martynas Tamulevicius, Malte David Steinbach, Florian Bucher, Nadjib Dastagir, Doha Obed, Peter M. Vogt, Khaled Dastagir

“…Abstract Finger amputations following complex hand injuries (CHI) pose a significant challenge in hand surgery due to severe tissue trauma and neurovascular damage, necessitating precise arterial repair. …”
Get full text

Gas Gangrene as a Result of Femoral Traction Pin Placement by Benjamin C. Taylor, Thomas J. Bramwell, Nathan Formaini

“…In this paper, we present the rare complication of a severe gas gangrene infection caused by Clostridium perfringens that led to several amputations and ultimately death. We also discuss risks of temporary skeletal traction and techniques to overcome the morbidity of such a procedure.…”
Get full text

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Multiple Autoimmune Disease Presented with Extensive Peripheral Gangrene by Tareq Z. Alzughayyar, Jihad Samer Zalloum, Mohammad N. Elqadi, Sadi A. Abukhalaf, Fawzy M. Abunejma, Mohammed M. Y. Alkhanafsa, Motasem H. M. Haif, Firas Alqarajeh, Mo’min R. Mesk, Rami A. Misk

“…Although SLE gangrene may respond to immunosuppressants, it has a high risk of complications that can end up with amputations.…”
Get full text

Symptoms of Diabetes by Linda B. Bobroff

“…Diabetes that is uncontrolled can lead to blindness, kidney disease, heart disease, and amputations. Early treatment to control blood glucose levels helps decrease a person’s chances of developing these health problems. …”
Get full text

Symptoms of Diabetes by Linda B. Bobroff

“…Diabetes that is uncontrolled can lead to blindness, kidney disease, heart disease, and amputations. Early treatment to control blood glucose levels helps decrease a person’s chances of developing these health problems. …”
Get full text

Clinical Outcomes and Patterns of Traumatic Injuries Associated with Subway Incidents at a Level 1 Trauma Center by Bharti Sharma, Aubrey May B. Agcon, George Agriantonis, Sittha Cheerasarn, Navin D. Bhatia, Zahra Shafaee, Jennifer Whittington, Kate Twelker

“…Conclusions: There were high occurrences of TBIs, and fractures, thoracic injuries, and amputations. Numbers of patients with blunt trauma were a lot higher than those with penetrating and burn trauma. …”
Get full text

Diabetic Foot Care Plan by Gordon Dow, The Diabetic Foot Care Plan Working Group

“…Approximately 80% of these amputations are preceded by the development of foot ulceration. …”
Get full text

Cell Therapy in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia by Rita Compagna, Bruno Amato, Salvatore Massa, Maurizio Amato, Raffaele Grande, Lucia Butrico, Stefano de Franciscis, Raffaele Serra

“…The results obtained from the detailed analysis of the recent literature data have confirmed the beneficial role of cell therapy in reducing the rate of major amputations in patients with CLI and improving their quality of life.…”
Get full text

Autoamputation of Genitalia in Bipolar Patient by Vinod Sharma, Aditi Sharma

“…We describe herein a case of a Caucasian, employed, and married male suffering from bipolar disorder type II with history of self-mutilating behavior, who amputated his penis during symptom-free phase of his illness. …”
Get full text

Carbon Dioxide, a Releaser for Digging Behavior in Solenopsis Geminata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) by Walter Hangartner

“…Spangler (1968) reported that not only whole workers, but also amputated parts as well as larvae and pupae of Pogonomyrmex occidentalis (Cresson) attract workers of this species and release digging behavior. …”
Get full text

Fetal Limb Ischaemia in Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome by Mark Kilby, Rachel Pounds, Paul Mannix

“…The right arm of twin 1, the recipient twin, was noted to be “ischaemic” and was later amputated. Conclusion. This case is unusual in that it affected the upper limb and there was no evidence of polycythaemia, which is a suggested pathological mechanism. …”
Get full text

Regeneration of Zebrafish CNS: Adult Neurogenesis by Sukla Ghosh, Subhra Prakash Hui

“…Zebrafish is an excellent animal model, which can repair several organs like damaged retina, severed spinal cord, injured brain and heart, and amputated fins. The focus of the present paper is on spinal cord regeneration in adult zebrafish. …”
Get full text

Cut-off values of one-minute sit-to-stand test for determining physical performance in mild-post-COVID-19 individuals by Arunrat Srithawong, Puttipong Poncumhak, Tichanon Promsrisuk, Patchareeya Amput

Get full text

Metastatic Lesion of the Tibia from Renal Cell Carcinoma by Piotr Młodożeniec, Krzysztof Balawender, Mateusz Zasadny

“…The tibial lesion was treated with local radiotherapy, and because of the progression of the tibia lesion, a decision was made to amputate the leg. Additionally, the patient was enrolled to sunitinib treatment and was disease free at one year of follow-up. 13 months after diagnosis of cancer, she was suffering a major stroke of the brain that caused her to die. …”
Get full text

Soft Tissue Reconstruction following Hemipelvectomy: Eight-Year Experience and Literature Review by A. Z. Mat Saad, A. S. Halim, W. I. Faisham, W. S. Azman, W. Zulmi

“…The tissue should be harvested from the amputated limb, as it can limit the donor site morbidity.…”
Get full text

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES AND TYPES OF FARMER TRAUMA? A LITERATURE REVIEW by Arista Maisyaroh, Eko Prasetya Widianto, Syaifuddin Kurnianto

“…At the same time, the types of trauma in farming accidents were soft tissue injuries, concussions, fractures, avulsions, amputations, and infections to death. Conclusion: Work-induced injuries directly affected farmers' lives, so it is necessary to increase knowledge in recognizing the factors causing injuries and management according to the type of injury experienced.…”
Get full text

A Rare Form of Melanoma Masquerading as a Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Case Report by Susan Thomas, Yuan-Xiang Meng, Vijaykumar G. Patel, Gregory Strayhorn

“…The treatment included wide margin excision of the lesion with en bloc amputations of 4th and 5th toes, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. …”
Get full text

Corneal Subbasal Nerve Recovery in an Acute Case of Ultraviolet Keratitis Treated with Autologous Serum Eye Drops by Farshad Abedi, Pedram Hamrah

“…Laser scanning in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) showed beading of subbasal corneal nerves in the right eye and decreased subbasal corneal nerve density and numerous amputated nerves in the left eye. Autologous serum eye drops 20%, eight times a day, and loteprednol 0.5% ophthalmic solution were commenced in both eyes. …”
Get full text

Pilot Study: Human Adipose Tissue Allograft for Fat Pad Defects in Patients With Preulcerative Lesions by Matthew J. Regulski, DPM, Molly C. Saunders, BS, Sharron E. McCulloch, MS, Alla Danilkovitch, PhD

“…These ulcers, especially in patients with diabetic neuropathy, have high recurrence rates, often resulting in amputations. Standard of care focuses on reducing plantar pressure with shoe padding or orthotic devices, leaving the restoration of the fat pad as an unmet medical need. …”
Get full text

A systematic in vitro study of the effect of normoglycaemic and hyperglycaemic conditions on the biochemical and cellular interactions of clinically-available wound dressings with... by Shirin Saberianpour, Gianluca Melotto, Rachel Forss, Lucy Redhead, Susan Sandeman, Nadia Terrazzini, Dipak Sarker, Matteo Santin

“…Diabetic foot, leg ulcers and decubitus ulcers affect millions of individuals worldwide leading to poor quality of life, pain and in several cases to limb amputations. Despite the global dimension of this clinical problem, limited progress has been made in developing more efficacious wound dressings, the design of which currently focusses on wound protection and control of its exudate volume. …”
Get full text