SURGICAL opinion varies widely as to the advisability of performing below-knee amputations in limbs that exhibit diminished circulation at the level of amputation. It has been shown that below ...

“Below knee amputations are a major cause for morbidity and mortality in the diabetic population,” Dr. Wojnicki explained. “The five-year mortality rate after a below knee amputation is 40 ...

Athletes in sport class 4 may have a single through shoulder amputation, double above knee amputation, double below knee amputation without prostheses, single above knee and single below knee ...