The Management Of Lower — Extremity Amputations

Selecting the site (e.g., above-knee or below-knee) that offers the best healing potential while preserving enough leverage for a future prosthesis. 2. Surgical Precision and Early Care

Especially in diabetic patients, managing the health of the remaining foot is vital to prevent further loss. The Management of Lower Extremity Amputations

Counseling to help patients navigate the significant life change and body image shifts associated with limb loss. 4. Long-Term Maintenance Selecting the site (e