Limb Amputations: Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis and the Multidisciplinary Therapeutic Approach

The document reviewed the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of limb amputations, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving surgical, medical, and psychological support. It highlighted that amputations, while life-saving, had significant psychological, functional, and social impacts on patients. The review identified major causes such as vascular diseases, trauma, and diabetes, and stressed the importance of prevention strategies, including cardiovascular risk reduction and education on foot hygiene for diabetic patients. It noted demographic variations in amputation rates and the need for careful surgical techniques to minimize complications. The document concluded that while surgical interventions were necessary in some cases, prevention and conservative treatments played a vital role in reducing amputation rates and improving patient outcomes.