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Thorsten Tjardes¹, Benedikt Marche, Sebastian Imach

¹Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC), University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany.

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The Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS) may not be universally applicable for limb salvage decisions. New approaches, including AI and personalized care, are crucial for managing complex extremity injuries.

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Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

The Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS) has guided limb salvage versus amputation decisions, but its universal applicability is questioned.
Advancements in trauma care and expanding trauma systems necessitate a refined understanding of limb salvage.
Recent literature highlights a paradigm shift in managing mangled extremities.

Conclusions:

Limb salvage decisions require a personalized, patient-centered approach beyond binary choices.
The Ganga Hospital Score (GHS) offers a nuanced assessment with an "individualized" grey zone.
Future research should focus on AI and predictive modeling to enhance clinical decision support for mangled extremities.