Conversion of Failed Right Leg Below-Knee Amputation to Above-Knee Amputation for Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Prepping and Draping
- 3. Fishmouth Incision and Dissection down to Femur
- 4. Femoral Artery and Vein Identification and Exposure
- 5. Femoral Artery and Vein Division and Tying
- 6. Femur Transection
- 7. Posterior Dissection and Sciatic Nerve Transection to Complete Amputation
- 8. Hemostasis
- 9. Closure
- 10. Post-op Remarks
1. Introduction
2. Prepping and Draping
3. Fishmouth Incision and Dissection down to Femur
4. Femoral Artery and Vein Identification and Exposure
5. Femoral Artery and Vein Division and Tying
6. Femur Transection
7. Posterior Dissection and Sciatic Nerve Transection to Complete Amputation
8. Hemostasis
9. Closure
10. Post-op Remarks
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Article Information
| Publication Date | 8/20/2025 |
| Article ID | 537 |
| Production ID | 0537 |
| Volume | 2025 |
| Issue | 537 |
| DOI | |
| https://doi.org/10.24296/jomi/537 | |
