The Multidisciplinary Approach to Limb Salvage
Sumpio BE, Aruny J, Blume PA. The Multidisciplinary Approach to Limb Salvage. Acta Chirurgica Belgica 2004, 104: 647-653. PMID: 15663269, DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2004.11679637.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-diabetic patientsPrimary care physiciansMultidisciplinary approachLower extremity woundsComprehensive treatment protocolAggressive treatmentConsiderable morbidityLimb salvageCare physiciansMetabolic derangementsVascular diseaseClinical trialsExtremity woundsVascular surgeonsTreatment protocolLower limbsFoot abnormalitiesPlastic surgeonsCareful assessmentPatientsPodiatristsPhysiciansSurgeonsMorbidityUlceration