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Limb Salvage Procedure

Known as: Limb Salvage Procedures, Limb Sparing Procedure 
A procedure to avoid amputation of an arm or leg
National Institutes of Health

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2017
2017
Epidemiology and In-Hospital Clinical Outcome of Post Traumatic Limb Amputations in Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar
Objective: To find out the epidemiology and in-hospital clinical outcome of post traumatic major limb amputations. Methods: This… 
2016
2016
Huge Liposarcoma of the Forefoot: A Case Report
Sarcomas of the foot are conventionally treated with amputation. However, limb salvage procedures are possible in cases of… 
2012
2012
Caudal Partial Scapulectomy for the Treatment of Osteosarcoma in a Dog
The objective of this case report is to describe an ostectomy of the caudal aspect of the scapula, as a limb sparing procedure… 
2010
2010
Rotationplasty as a limb salvage procedure for infected expandable prosthesis after resection of osteosarcoma
O steosarcoma is a primary malignancy of bone with a high tendency to metastasize if not properly treated. Although it may occur… 
2001
2001
Ablative und extremitätenerhaltende Tumorchirurgie der unteren Extremität - Ein 10-Jahres-Vergleich
Studienziel Methode: Ergebnisse: Schlussfolgerung: Aim: Method: Results: Conclusion: 
1991
1991
Composite Prostheses in Malignant Tumors: Rationale and Preliminary Results of 42 Cases
The first aims of limb salvage procedures have been to remove the tumor while achieving a stable and pain-free limb, mostly by… 
1984
1984
The use of osteotaxis as a limb salvage procedure in severe compound injuries of the upper extremity.
Osteotaxis has been proven to offer a means for limb stabilization even in the most severe cases of upper extremity injuries… 
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Limb salvage procedure for neoplasms about the knee by spherocentric total knee arthroplasty and autogenous autoclaved bone grafting.
Spherocentric total joint arthroplasty was performed for treatment of neoplasm in 15 patients. The average follow-up period was… 
1982
1982
Level of amputation after failure of limb salvage procedures.
It has been claimed that the level of amputation is rendered higher by unsuccessful limb salvage bypass procedures. To evaluate… 
1979
1979
Extended deep femoral angioplasty and lumbar sympathectomy as a limb salvage procedure.
Limb salvage in 27 limbs (26 patients) using the combined operations of extended deep femoral angioplasty and lumbar…