Open AccessStump-plasty: An Operation Born of Necessity in Gaza
Author(s) -
Yvette Godwin,
Ahmed Almaqadma,
Hafez Abukhoussa,
Mohammed Obaid
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
strategies in trauma and limb reconstruction/strategies in trauma and limb reconstruction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.5
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1828-8936
pISSN - 1828-8928
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10080-1526
Subject(s) - medicine , neuroma , surgery , amputation , aka , orthopedic surgery , soft tissue , replantation , library science , computer science
The most recent wave of lower limb amputees in Gaza arises from ballistic injuries sustained during protests. This study evaluates the requirement for surgical revision of these mature stumps to allow prosthetic fit and mobility.