TITLE

Amputation of the Ischemic Limb: Selection of the Optimum Site by Thermography

AUTHOR(S)

Spence, V. A.; Walker, W. F.; Troup, I. M.; Rehab, D. Med.; Murdoch, G.

PUB. DATE

March 1981

SOURCE

Angiology;Mar1981, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p155

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

This report describes the value of infrared thermography in assessing the optimum level of amputation of an ischemic limb. Interpretation of thermo-grams and the factors that can significantly alter the thermal image of the lower limbs are detailed. Results from 104 patients demonstrate that the thermographic method is a reliable indicator of the level of a major limb amputation. A rationale for the inadequacy of the method when attempting to determine the Outcome of a partial foot amputation is considered.

ACCESSION #

16394760

Tags: ISCHEMIA;  THERMOGRAPHY;  TEMPERATURE measuring instruments;  LEG;  AMPUTATION;  BLOOD circulation disorders

 

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