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Long posterior flap versus equal sagittal flaps in below-knee amputation for ischaemia

N Falstie-Jensen1, K S Christensen, J Brøchner-Mortensen

  • 1Department of Clinical Physiology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Aalborg Hospital, Denmark.

Summary

For below-knee amputations, diabetic patients face higher complication rates with the long posterior flap technique. The sagittal flap is recommended for diabetic patients undergoing amputation to improve outcomes.

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