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Section 2: Upper Limb
amputations should be avoided unless they are clinically indicated, which is uncommon. In traumatic amputations, all devitalized tissue should be meticu­lously débrided, taking special care to identify and protect all important neu­rovascular structures to maximize the final functional result.
13,14
Negative pres­sure dressings are effective for staged surgical treatment because they limit the frequency of bedside dressing changes, improve pain control, and provide surgeons with greater flexibility when considering soft-tissue reconstruction options for more complex cases.
15,16
The timing of final amputation coverage or closure depends largely on surgeon ex­perience, but a wound bed devoid of necrotic tissue and infection and a ten­sion-free closure are critical to success.
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In general, preserving maximal limb length is preferred in upper limb ampu­tations, but this goal must be balanced with consideration for wound healing capacity and residual limb coverage, pa­tient preference, rehabilitation poten­tial, and local prosthetic expertise and availability. With increasing limb length and preservation of joints, enhanced positioning of the terminal residual limb and/or prosthetic device in space is achieved, allowing for the best func­tional results and improved outcomes. When considering amputation below the level of the elbow, the scope of the injury often determines the amputation level. The requirements and capabilities of prostheses for each amputation level must be understood and considered. Consultation with a prosthetist is rec­ommended early in the decision-making process.
Concomitant fractures should be considered for surgical stabilization when functional limb length or joint preservation can be achieved, although higher complication rates can be ex­pected. However, preservation of the established limb length at the time of fracture fixation is generally achieved.18 Additional soft-tissue coverage options,
including skin grafts and flaps, should be strongly considered when residual tissue flaps provide inadequate cover age for a distal amputation below the elbow and shortening the residual limb will diminish prosthetic fitting options and functional outcomes. This is per­haps most important in attempts to preserve the elbow joint but also when optimizing residual limb length for a transradial amputation. Using micro­vascular free-tissue transfer in appropri­ately selected patients to maximize limb length and provide durable soft-tissue coverage has proved successful in upper limb amputations.
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In the upper limb, indications for free-tissue transfer in­clude shoulder joint preservation by se­lecting a transhumeral amputation level, elbow joint preservation, and preserva­tion of bone greater than 7 cm below the shoulder or elbow. Relative indica­tions include wrist joint preservation and skeletal preservation between 5 and 7 cm below the shoulder or elbow.
7,2 2
Although upper limb amputations that require skin grafts or flaps take longer to heal, the functional benefits of joint and/or limb-length preservation usually outweigh delays in rehabilitation and prosthetic fitting.
Careful attention to nerves and mus­cles is critically important in upper limb amputation because symptomatic neuromas are common.23 Before final closure of an upper limb amputation, all involved sensory and motor nerves should be identified. All motor branch­es to muscle flaps within the surgical field also should be preserved to prevent muscle denervation that results in loss of muscle mass for limb padding and pos­sible loss of sites for myoelectric signals. Nerves should undergo gentle traction neurectomy to locate neuromas away from the distal amputation myodesis or skin closure. Although more aggressive traction neurectomy was previously rec­ommended for large peripheral nerves with motor function, preservation of ad­ditional nerve length while preventing
more distal exposure of neuromas can ensure the possibility of future recon-
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structive surgery.
Stabilizing the musculotendinous units of the residual limb under phys­iologic tension at the time of amputa­tion closure serves two main purposes. First, it facilitates robust coverage over the distal bone end, providing comfort­able padding for the prosthetic socket while preventing painful bursa forma­tion from mobile muscle units. Second, optimal contractility characteristics of the muscle are preserved, improving muscle signal quality and maximiz­ing myoelectric control of a prosthesis, while also maximizing terminal residual limb control for a body-powered pros­thesis. Myodesis, the process of attach­ing musculotendinous units directly to bone, is the surgical technique that provides the most stable construct over the distal bone end. Myodesis is typi­cally performed by suturing the muscle and/or tendon to the bone end, usually through drill tunnels with braided non­absorbable suture, or less commonly, to periosteum. Myoplasty, which attaches agonist muscles to antagonist muscles over the bone end to create physiologic tension, and myofascial closure, which sutures muscle and fascia together, are less stable constructs. These procedures may be indicated when myodesis can­not be achieved, for secondary muscles after primary myodesis, or to contour the remaining muscle bellies before closure. Although no data support the superiority of myodesis over myoplas­ty, myodesis is recommended in upper limb amputations to provide the most stable limb and best isolate muscle sig­nals and myoelectric prosthetic control.
Wrist Disarticulation
The advantages of wrist disarticulation include preservation of forearm rota­tion when the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is preserved, elimination of painful radioulnar convergence com­pared with transradial amputation,
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improved weight bearing directly through the terminal residual limb, enhanced functional length, and bet­ter prosthetic suspension. Historically, the main disadvantage of wrist dis­articulation has been limited available prosthetic options because of the short working length and limited space avail­able for the terminal device.24 In 1972, before the introduction of modern wrist prostheses, a survey of US surgeons indicated a preference for distal trans­radial amputation over wrist disarticu­lation.25 Even with recent advances in prosthetic design and materials, which have greatly improved function for an individual treated with wrist dis­articulation, a preference remains in many amputation centers for revision to transradial amputation because of patient dissatisfaction with outcomes after wrist disarticulation.7 Consulta­tion with an upper limb prosthetist is highly recommended when a decision must be made between preservation of a wrist disarticulation or revision to a transradial amputation.
A successful wrist disarticulation requires a healthy, intact DRUJ.1 Pres­ervation of the triangular fibrocarti­lage complex and radioulnar ligaments facilitates stable pronation and supi­nation, with an expected total arc of approximately 100° to 120°.
5,26,27
The thick palmar skin of the hand should be used for distal coverage, but often, skin flaps for final wound closure will be dictated by the injury.1 The radial styloid should be saved for prosthetic suspension; it can be contoured to pre­vent prominence and skin irritation or breakdown at the prosthetic interface. The ulnar styloid is often excised to pre­vent soft-tissue prominence distally. It is crucial to perform myodesis of the flexor and extensor tendons to maintain tension in those muscles to provide nec­essary myoelectric prosthetic function. Important nerves to identify include not only the median and ulnar nerve, but also the superficial radial nerve, the
palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve, the dorsal ulnar cutaneous nerve, and possibly the terminal medial and lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerves. These nerves should be divided proxi­mal to the level of amputation closure using gentle traction neurectomy and buried under muscle to prevent the de­velopment of painful neuromas. One exception is preservation of cutaneous nerves to a skin flap required for distal amputation coverage.7 Additional nerve techniques, such as cauterization, suture ligation, and anesthetic injection, have been described but are not performed by the author of this chapter because of a lack of proven efficacy and theoretic concerns of exacerbating neuropathic pain.
Wrist Disarticulation: Surgical Technique
Surgery for wrist disarticulation is typically performed with the patient supine and under regional anesthesia. An indwelling peripheral nerve cath­eter placed intraoperatively can help control postoperative pain and aid in initial recovery. Initial dissection and amputation is performed using a tour­niquet to allow accurate identification of all structures in a bloodless field. Under traumatic conditions, all avail­able viable skin flaps are preserved and considered for final closure. If amputa­tion is performed under elective con­ditions, skin flaps can be designed to allow the use of durable palmar skin over the distal residual limb. The radial and ulnar arteries are dissected free and double ligated. Large veins are typically ligated; small veins can be cauterized. Peripheral nerves are identified and dissected, including the median nerve, ulnar nerve, all branches of the dorsal sensory radial and ulnar nerves, and any terminal branches of the lateral and me­dial antebrachial cutaneous nerves. All cutaneous nerves to skin flaps intended for final closure should be preserved. Gentle traction neurectomy of all nerves
is preferred to place them just proximal to the myodesis and the distal residu­al limb surface. This technique should minimize the likelihood of development of painful neuromas and preserve max­imum nerve length for future limb re­construction procedures. All crossing tendons are divided, followed by sharp amputation at the level of the radial and ulnar carpal joints, with great care taken to preserve the triangular fibrocartilage complex and the dorsal and palmar ra­dioulnar ligaments to maintain DRUJ function. The radial styloid prominence should be assessed for minor bone con­touring. The ulnar styloid is typically excised if prominent, but care should be taken to preserve the foveal attachment of the triangular fibrocartilage complex. The tourniquet is released, and strict hemostasis should be obtained before final amputation closure.
All hand and wrist flexor and exten­sor tendons are attached to the distal radius using braided, nonabsorbable suture through drilled tunnels, as is done in the myodesis technique. Myoplasty can then be performed for additional muscles to contour the re­sidual limb, provide additional pad­ding, and ensure maximum muscle working length (Figure 1). Skin flaps are closed in a tension-free manner in layers, with resorbable and nonresorb­able monofilament sutures. Drains and/ or incisional vacuum-assisted closure dressings can be placed according to surgeon preference and the clinical sit­uation. The author of this chapter com­monly uses incisional vacuum-assisted closure dressings for complex closure in combat-related amputations, although efficacy has not yet been shown.
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Al­though dermal substitutes, skin grafts, and pedicle and free-tissue flaps can be considered in cases in which primary skin closure cannot be obtained, in the practice of the author of this chapter, this typically indicates consideration of a more proximal transradial amputation level with similar functional outcomes.
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tunnels. A and B, Primary exor and extensor muscles are sutured to bone. C and D, Myoplasty of additional muscles to the myodesis or antagonist muscle helps to contour the amputation for nal closure, provides additional padding to the residual limb, and establishes remaining muscles at a physiologic working length for enhanced functional control of the prosthesis.
Bulky gauze dressings are applied, followed by a compression dressing to minimize edema. Splints are typically not used; certainly not above the elbow unless clinically indicated to prevent joint contracture. Postoperative eleva­tion is recommended to reduce swell­ing and optimize the limb for prosthetic rehabilitation. The use of specialized
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Illustrations o f the myodesis technique for  exor and extensor mu sculotendinous units to b one with nonabsorb able suture through dril l
elevation foam pillows helps improve patient compliance and minimizes pain.
elbow joints, a long lever arm, and fore­arm rotation allow the individual with a distal transradial amputation to easily
Transradial Amputation
Transradial amputation is the most com­mon major upper limb amputation and has the highest prosthetic acceptance rates of amputations performed in the upper limb.6 Preserved shoulder and
position the terminal prosthesis in space. Transradial amputation is cosmetically appealing because of the ability to fit body-powered or myoelectric prostheses with quick-disconnecting components, while maintaining equal limb lengths.
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When practical, at least two-thirds of the forearm should be maintained. Removal of at least 6 to 8 cm of bone is recommended to provide a robust soft-tissue envelope and permit use of a wide variety of prosthetic options.7 Soft-tissue interposition between the radius and ulna decreases the poten­tial for painful convergence and insta­bility. This is generally accomplished with the pronator quadratus for more distal amputation levels and can be performed more proximally with one interposed extensor and/or flexor ten­don. Nerves are managed in the same manner as with wrist disarticulation; ensuring preservation of motor branch­es to muscles for myodesis maximizes myoelectric prosthesis function.
At least 5 cm of residual ulnar length is required to allow prosthetic fitting and elbow motion.7 However, useful pro­nation and supination are not generally preserved when the planned amputation level is in the proximal third of the fore­arm and may affect use of a body-pow­ered prosthesis.
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At this proximal level, transfer of the distal biceps tendon to the proximal ulna should be considered.26 The prosthetic and mechanical advan­tages of the transradial level, coupled with superior prosthetic acceptance rates, should prompt the surgeon to consider all reconstruction options, in­cluding free-tissue transfer, to preserve an amputation at this level.
Transradial Amputation: Surgical Technique
Many of the surgical principles of trans­radial amputation (Figure 2) are similar to those of wrist disarticulation (Figure
3). The procedure is the same up to the step of applying gentle traction neurec­tomy of all of the nerves to place them just proximal to the myodesis and distal residual limb surface to minimize pain­ful neuromas while preserving maxi­mum nerve length. All crossing tendons and muscles are divided. To maximize length, bone cuts are performed with a
cooled sagittal saw to preserve approx­imately two-thirds of forearm length, which is usually at least 6 to 8 cm from the radiocarpal joint. The tourniquet is released, and strict hemostasis should be obtained before final amputation closure. In cases of transradial ampu­tation, the author of this chapter often uses thrombin spray and gel foam to help achieve hemostatic control in the event of a greater amount of cut muscle and exposed bone surfaces.
As with wrist disarticulation, after hemostasis is obtained, all hand and wrist flexor and extensor tendons and muscles are attached to the distal radius and ulna through drill tunnels using nonabsorbable, braided suture. Addi­tional myoplasty can be performed to improve padding, allow adequate con­touring of the residual limb, and to fix remaining musculotendinous units at physiologic working lengths. It is impor­tant to superimpose tissue between the radius and ulna to prevent painful ra­dioulnar convergence; a functional, ex­pendable muscle (such as the pronator quadratus) is typically used distally, or an extensor and/or flexor tendon is in­terposed proximally and attached using myodesis. Skin flaps are closed in a ten­sion-free manner in layers with resorb­able and nonresorbable monofilament sutures. Drains and/or incisional vac­uum-assisted closure dressings can be placed depending on the surgeon’s pref­erence and the clinical situation.
Dermal substitutes, skin grafts, and pedicle and free-tissue flaps should be considered in cases in which primary skin closure cannot be obtained and maximum length preservation is pre­ferred. Although dermal substitutes can increase cost, they provide a more du­rable skin graft and can positively affect prosthetic comfort and functioning.
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Tissue flaps should be considered for elbow joint preservation when at least 5 cm of stable residual ulna remain.
Bulky gauze dressings are applied, followed by moderate compression
dressing to minimize edema. Splints are typically not used to prevent iatro­genic joint contracture, especially above the elbow, unless clinically indicated. Postoperative elevation is recommend­ed to reduce swelling and optimize the limb for prosthetic rehabilitation, and specialized foam pillows can help im­prove patient compliance and minimize pain. Early elbow joint range of motion is begun immediately postoperatively.
Complications
Complications after amputation surgery distal to the elbow are frequent, espe­cially with higher-energy injury patterns such as those that occur in combat situa­tions. Infection, wound dehiscence, skin breakdown, heterotopic ossification, joint contracture, painful neuromas, and myodesis failure have been reported with varied frequencies after both wrist disarticulation and transradial ampu­tation.23 It is common to have two or more complications that require surgical intervention. In transradial amputations and wrist disarticulations, heterotop­ic ossification can cause painful bony prominences, bursa formation, a reduc­tion of forearm rotation, or synostosis and complete arrest of forearm rotation, which reduces functional prosthetic use. Early resection of functionally limiting or painful heterotopic ossification and synostosis have effectively restored forearm rotation, improved function, and reduced pain. this chapter routinely excises hetero­topic bone that limits forearm motion within 4 months of injury if the soft-tis­sue envelope is stable and the bone is mature on radiographic imaging. CT and three-dimensional modeling are important preoperative planning tools and can be used intraoperatively to guide surgical dissection in complex cases. Resecting heterotopic ossifica­tion is challenging. Emphasis must be placed on adequate exposure, identify­ing all neurovascular structures to pre­vent critical loss of functional muscle
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The author of
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device. The patient had a concomitant ulnar fracture and poor soft-tissue coverage. A, Photograph demonstrates initial amputation before débride­ment. Photographs obtained following serial débridement show that the amputation meets length requirements (B) but has inadequate soft-tissue coverage (C). D, Lateral radiograph shows ulnar fracture stabilized with internal xation. E, Photograph shows soft-tissue coverage provided by a free vascularized anterolateral thigh ap and a biologic dermal substitute, followed by split-thickness skin grafting.
groups, and meticulous hemostasis. Sin­gle-dose postoperative radiation thera­py and prophylactic NSAIDs have been used effectively to achieve a low risk of recurrence.
Chronic pain is a frequent compli­cation of traumatic upper limb amputa­tion, with a prevalence ranging from 7% to 49%. Pain may be more prevalent in transradial amputations.23 Although nu­merous sources of pain have been iden­tified after amputation, the treatment of neuroma and radioulnar convergence deserves special attention when consid­ering transradial amputation and wrist disarticulation.
Many neuromas are an identifiable cause of chronic pain, which may nega­tively affect functional use of prostheses,
Images of a short, traumatic transradial amputation in a multiple limb amputee secondary to injury from an improvised explosive
delay return to work and activity, and result in the use of medication for chronic pain. Numerous methods are described in the literature to treat pain-
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ful neuromas, including nerve repair and resection and nerve transposition with muscle implantation.
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Although nerve repair can produce the best re­sults, this treatment is not possible in an amputee. Simple neuroma excision ap­pears to have the worst outcomes in am­putees.37 More recently, targeted muscle reinnervation or targeted nerve implan­tation has shown promising results for the treatment of painful neuromas and can be performed at the time of a trau­matic or an elective amputation.
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Painful radioulnar convergence is
a known complication of transradial
amputation that results from loss of the DRUJ. The presentation is similar to that of a patient who has undergone distal ulna resection with radioulnar convergence. Symptoms include distal forearm pain with weight bearing and forearm rotation along with pain with squeezing of the forearm that compress­es the radius to the ulna. Weight-bearing radiographs also can elucidate the prob­lem. Interposition of an available muscle between the distal radius and ulna can help decrease or eliminate painful radi­oulnar convergence. Other techniques, such as allograft interposition, can be at­tempted if local soft tissue is inadequate, but this technique is not described in the literature for transradial amputation. Synostosis creation or revision to a more
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Figure 3
tendinous units, and inadequate soft-tissue coverage. After discussion between the patient and the prosthetist, the patient elected a transradial am­putation to allow robust myodesis, adequate distal padding, and primary skin closure. A, Photograph of wrist disarticulation after initial débridement demonstrates inadequate musculotendinous length and soft-tissue coverage. Lateral (B) and AP (C) radiographs of humeral shaft fracture and distal both-bone forearm fracture. Lateral (D) and AP (E) radiographs of xation of a humerus fracture and amputation at the level of forearm fractures.
F, Photograph show myodesis of extensor and exor tendons to bone through drill tunnels after revision of amputation to the level of the fractures. G and H, Photographs show myodesis and myoplasty to provide adequate padding over the distal bone ends. I, Photograph shows primary skin
closure that maintains adequate functional length of the residual limb.
proximal level of amputation for short residual limbs should be considered (Figure 4).
Outcomes
The loss of one or both upper limbs is a devastating event. Currently, lost prehensile function and sensation are
Images of the limb of a patient with a wrist-level disarticulation, concomitant radius and ulna shaft fractures, loss of distal musculo-
not adequately replaced using modern prosthetic technology. Although pros­thetic acceptance rates are frequently discussed as an outcome measure, ex­isting high-quality evidence is limited and outdated.
Prosthesis rejection rates for upper
limb amputation are frequently reported
to be 21% to 38%; larger studies typi­cally report a rejection rate higher than
6,41- 43
30%.
When excluding cosmetic
prostheses, the rates are probably
6,41- 43
higher.
High rejection rates have been loosely associated with poor train­ing, delayed prosthetic fitting, and more proximal amputations.6 A 1995 survey
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painful radioulnar convergence, heterotopic bone spurs, and a painful ulnar neuroma, resulting in decreased prosthetic use and function. A, Pre­operative view of the limb. B, Excess skin is excised. C, Painful bone spurs at the distal radius and ulna are resected. The bone ends are contoured to eliminate sharp edges. D, Myodesis is performed through bone tunnels with nonresorbable heavy braided suture. E, Available muscle is sutured to bone between the radius and ulna to prevent painful radioulnar convergence. F, Additional myoplasty is performed to provide adequate distal padding and re store physiologic worki ng length to the musculotendin ous units to maximize myoele ctric function. G, A painf ul ulnar neuroma is iden­tied and resected. H, Targeted muscle reinnervation is performed from the ulnar nerve to the exor carpi ulnaris muscle to treat a painful neuroma. I, Postoperative view of the limb.
of upper limb amputations reported limited usefulness, increased weight, and residual limb/socket discomfort as primary reasons for prosthesis rejec­tion.6 Factors associated with increased prosthetic acceptance include loss of the dominant limb, absence of pain in the residual limb, and early prosthetic fitting within 30 days of amputation.
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Photographs demonstrate surgical revision of a transradial amputation with a redundant sof t-tissue envelope, failure of the myodesis,
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Acceptance rates for prosthesis use are directly correlated with the level of amputation, with use increasing pro­gressively at more distal levels of am­putation, which correlates with higher functional scores.
6,11,41,45 -47
The trans­radial amputation level has the highest reported prosthesis usage rates, ranging from 80% to 94%;
6,11,41,47
transhumeral
amputation acceptance rates range from 43% to 83%.
6,11
Shoulder disarticulation is associated with the lowest reported prosthesis acceptance rates. Increased prosthetic weight and complexity, de­creased prosthetic functionality, and difficulty with suspension explain de­creasing prosthetic acceptance rates with higher levels of amputation. Many
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patients are willing to function with only one upper limb rather than use a burdensome prosthetic device. Overall, these data further stress the importance of exhausting all surgical reconstruction options to preserve amputation levels distal to the elbow.
Most individuals who have under­gone upper limb amputation are able to return to work, although one-half to two-thirds change their occupation to accommodate the limb loss.
6,11,26
Pa­tients with transradial amputations have the highest rates of return to work.6 In the military population, few upper limb amputees have been found fit for full duty irrespective of their amputation level, and even fewer return to active duty status. During recent conflicts, the overall return-to-duty rate has ranged from 8.3% to 16.5%.
7,48,49
Current Innovations and Future Directions
Phenomenal innovations have occurred in surgical management and prosthet­ic advancement over the past decade. Many technologies have direct applica­tion to transradial amputation and wrist disarticulation. Targeted muscle rein­nervation has the potential to help in the treatment of painful neuromas and may enhance myoelectric prosthetic func­tion. Although hand allotransplantation indications are evolving, the transradial amputation level is the most common site of transplantation in the upper limb, with demonstrated improvements in function and quality of life in prop­erly selected patients. outcomes for patients with transradial amputation or wrist disarticulation, technologies currently being studied include cortical- and peripheral-nerve– based prosthetic control, muscle signal recruitment, radiofrequency-controlled prostheses, advanced pattern recogni­tion algorithms, improved suspension systems such as osseointegration, and the search for functional haptic feed­back sensory mechanisms.53 With rapid
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To improve
advancement of emerging technologies to enhance upper limb prosthetic ac­ceptance and function, it is important that the surgical team and treating in­stitution develop a coordinated plan of education throughout the continuum of care. If institutional resources are inad­equate, consideration should be given to transferring the patient to a center that specializes in amputation recon­struction and hand allotransplantation.
Summary
Transradial amputation and wrist dis­articulation are the most frequently per­formed amputations in the upper limb, have the highest prosthetic acceptance rates, and represent the amputation lev­els with the greatest functional potential. Strict attention to skeletal preservation and soft-tissue stabilization will maxi­mize the residual limb for future pros­thetic use and/or novel reconstruction options. A multidisciplinary approach to patient care will maximize the clini­cal result, and a coordinated education program will ensure that the patient is well informed as new technologies and novel surgical procedures become avail­able. Consideration should be given to transferring a patient to a higher level of care if local resources are not capable of providing the comprehensive recon­structive care necessary to maximize the patient’s functional outcome.
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