Letter
Assessing for Depression in Patients Undergoing Major Lower Limb Amputations (MLLA)
Dear Sirs The incidence of depression and/or anxiety following a major lower limb amputation (MLLA) ranges from 20% to 50%,1 with factors such as physical health, emotional resilience, pre-existing illness and the indication/timing being risk factors. The rate of MLLA continues to rise, with 3,688 cases being recorded through the National Vascular Registry in 2024.2…
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