Orthobulitz Podcast: A Daily Audio Review on Amputations

Patients with severe lower extremity injuries often experience a significant number of complications which include infection, nonunion, wound necrosis and osteomyelitis. Wound infections were the most common complication in those who had undergone an amputation affecting 51 of the 149 patients or 34.2%. Patients electing for reconstruction can expect a higher risk of complications. That is all for this review on amputations. We'll see you tomorrow right here on the Orthobulitz Podcast.