Mesh term Limb Salvage
Browse to parent terms:Orthopedic Procedures
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Vascular Surgical Procedures
Description
An alternative to amputation in patients with neoplasms, ischemia, fractures, and other limb-threatening conditions. Generally, sophisticated surgical procedures such as vascular surgery and reconstruction are used to salvage diseased limbs.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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