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APPROPRIATE USE CRITERIA: Limb Salvage and Amputation (2019)

Endorsed by: SOMOS, AOFAS, SVM, OTA

INDICATION PROFILE

Extremity

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Leg
Foot/ankle
Both segments

Bone Injury

Major/critical segments
Minimal/none

Muscle Injury

Major/critical injury
Minimal/none

Joint Injury

Major Fracture
None/Minor Fracture

Soft Tissue Injury

Laceration with edges that approximate
Laceration with edges that do not approximate or laceration associated with extensive degloving

Contamination

Contaminant embedded in bone or deep soft tissue or high risk environmental (barnyard, fecal, dirty water, IED, etc.)
Minimal/none or surface only

Advanced/End-Stage Comorbidities

Yes
No

PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONS

Treatment recommendations are not available for this patient scenario.