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Last updated Wednesday, February 09, 2005
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Crush injuries require the removal of all damaged tissue surrounding the injury. This can be extensive. Surgeries involving crush injuries have a much lower rate of success, with less chance of survival of the replanted digit or hand and less recovery of function, as compared to sharp injuries.
Foot and leg replantations are indicated only in special circumstances where a very sharp injury has occurred. it may be neccessary to remove a significant amount of damaged tissue at the site of amputation. Walking can be difficult when the foot or leg is shortened because of tissue removal. Some patients, following limb amputation, will not be able to walk or run until an artificial leg has been fitted.
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