The Gritti-Stokes Amputation: Is It Still a Reliable Technique in the 21st Century? A Narrative Review
| Autor: | Marwan Garaud, Louis-Romée Le Nail, Bandar Hetaimish, Julien Berhouet, Ramy Samargandi |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Medicina, Vol 60, Iss 6, p 911 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1648-9144 1010-660X |
| DOI: | 10.3390/medicina60060911 |
| Popis: | Lower limb amputation is a common surgical procedure performed worldwide. Many individuals require amputation due to various circumstances, with amputations occurring above or below the knee. Surgeons rely on published research to determine the most appropriate technique based on intraoperative and postoperative outcomes. The Gritti–Stokes amputation (GSA) procedure, introduced in 1857, has shown positive results in terms of primary wound healing, reduced mortality rates during and after surgery, and accelerated healing and mobility. However, due to the need for highly trained surgeons and limitations in functional and cosmetic prosthesis fitting, concerns have been raised regarding its utility. Additionally, the procedure is underutilized in cases where it could potentially yield better results. This article provides a comprehensive review of the documented benefits of GSA, suitable candidate selection, limitations, various modifications, and a comparison with traditional approaches to lower limb amputation. The review is focused on evidence published in the last 100 years. |
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