Limb Salvage versus Below Knee Amputation for Severe Adult Lower Limb Deformity: A Retrospective, Comparative Series

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Chetan Oswal presents a comprehensive study on the treatment options for severe lower limb deformities, focusing on limb salvage procedures versus below knee amputation. He explains that Pantalar deformities pose significant challenges due to their severity and associated complications. The presentation outlines the methods of comparison between limb salvage options—such as Pantalar arthrodesis and tibiocalcaneal fusion—and below knee amputation. Chetan discusses the research objectives, emphasizing patient outcomes, complications, and postoperative satisfaction while presenting demographic data comparing patients across the treatment groups. The results reveal that there are no statistically significant differences in outcome scores or satisfaction rates between the two approaches, indicating that both methods have their own merits based on individual patient needs. He also acknowledges the limitations of the retrospective study design and concludes that personalized decision-making is crucial for determining the best surgical intervention in such complex cases.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-210262

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