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Summary

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Bariatric surgery for obese patients with bilateral above-knee amputations presents unique positioning challenges. A novel positioning strategy in reverse Trendelenburg was successfully trialed, offering a potential solution for future complex cases.

Area of Science:

Bariatric surgery
Obesity management
Surgical positioning

Background:

Traumatic lower limb amputation is linked to obesity and metabolic diseases.

Keywords:

Amputation Amputee Bariatric surgeries Metabolic syndrome

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