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Use of rigid dressings versus soft dressings in the management of lower limb amputations: a systematic review protocol

November 22, 2024

Introduction Amputation is often the most appropriate treatment for patients with a non-salvageable ischaemic limb, fulminant diabetic infection or after major trauma.1 The aim of the procedure is to relieve pain, preserve life and facilitate prosthetic reconstruction of the limb.   In the UK, the annual lower limb amputation (LLA) rate is 11 per 100,000…

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