There were 82 patients whose below-the-knee amputation wound healed by first intention, and in most of them this had been accomplished within the first four weeks.

A local man credits breakthrough technology at Saint Elizabeth Healthcare with saving his leg from amputation.

Eighty patients (52 males, 28 females; mean age 62 years, age range 21-91 years) underwent 91 TMAs, including 11 bilateral cases and 45 revascularization procedures, at a mean follow-up of 12 ± 1 ...

Dr. Gregory has dedicated his career to helping wounds heal. ... “A diabetic patient who undergoes a below-the-knee amputation has a three-year mortality rate of around 45%.

Doctors completed a below-the-knee amputation of her right leg. At first, things were going well. But as White tried to heal, she began to struggle with pain around the site of the amputation.

Medwatch: Man shares healing journey after amputation. Story by Haley Wilson • 10mo. ... said they take a comprehensive look at the patient and why their wound isn’t healing.

In addition, wounds completely healed in 25% of patients, and were in the process of healing in 51% of patients. "It's not a home run for everybody, but gosh, look at the numbers, right?" Misra said.

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Incoming East Carolina University freshman Parker Byrd underwent a successful below-the-knee amputation Thursday evening, his mother announced. Byrd has now undergon… ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Incoming ECU freshman Parker Byrd underwent a successful below-the-knee amputation Thursday, his mother announced. Byrd has now undergone eight surgeries after ...

Abbott earned a groundbreaking FDA approval on Monday for its dissolving stent designed to unclog arteries below the knee.. The device, called the Esprit BTK System, is meant to treat patients who ...