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[Under the thigh amputation according to Bruckner].

J Putziger¹, S Kiene, D Sauer

¹Klinik für Chirurgie, Bereichs Medizin der Karl-Marx-Universität Leipzig.

Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie

|January 1, 1989

Summary

Below-knee amputation successfully preserved knee joints in 24 of 28 elderly, multimorbid patients. This surgical technique and postoperative care were detailed for advanced cases.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Surgical outcomes

Context:

Advanced age and multimorbid conditions present unique surgical challenges.
Preserving knee joint function is critical for patient mobility.

Purpose:

To evaluate the efficacy of Brückner's below-knee amputation technique.
To describe surgical technique and postoperative care for complex cases.

Summary:

Successful knee joint preservation was achieved in 24 out of 28 patients using Brückner's below-knee amputation.
The study focused on elderly patients with multiple comorbidities.

Impact:

Demonstrates a viable limb-sparing option for high-risk patients.
Provides insights into managing complex amputation cases in geriatric populations.

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