Primary amputation versus limb salvage in upper limb major trauma: a systematic review.
Sandeep Krishan NayarHarry M F AlcockDafydd S EdwardsPublished in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2021)
Decision regarding amputation versus limb salvage of the upper limb is multifactorial. Current scoring systems are predominantly based on lower limb trauma, with lack of robust evidence to guide management of the upper extremity. Further high-quality studies are required to validate scoring systems which may aid in decision-making and provide further information on the outcomes from the two treatment options.