Multidisciplinary Management of the Mangled Lower Extremity: Part I.

Abstract

The management of mangled extremities has long produced contention among the orthopaedic surgery community due to injury complexity and difficulty predicting postoperative outcomes for limb reconstruction and amputation. This review discusses a series of reliable prognostic indicators and socioeconomic factors that can drastically alter the feasibility and burden of various treatments for mangled lower extremity patients and treating surgeons. This review emphasizes an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to mangled extremity management, allowing for efficient utilization of resources and prompt stabilization and fixation for patients. The guidelines detailed in thie review may expedite clinical decision-making and improve outcomes for future patients.