Lower-Limb Amputation in Children and Adolescents-A Rare Encounter with Unique and Special Challenges

• Main Authors: Axel Horsch (Author), Svenja Gleichauf (Author), Burkhard Lehner (Author), Maher Ghandour (Author), Julian Koch (Author), Merkur Alimusaj (Author), Tobias Renkawitz (Author), Cornelia Putz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/Aim: The pattern of lower-limb amputation, indications, complications, and revision in pediatric cases differs globally. Therefore, we conducted this study to describe the patterns of lower-limb amputation at our institution. Methods: During a set period between 2010 and 2020, adolescent...