ANALYSIS OF LIMB AMPUTATIONS AT A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

Objectives: Limb amputation is a substantial yet preventable public health concern and disability. It is associated with substantial psychological, social, and economic consequences for patients and their families. This study was conducted to evaluate the demographic and clinical profile of patients undergone amputations .

Methods: An observational record based study was conducted between October 2022 and September 2023 in the department of General surgery of a tertiary care hospital situated in South India. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the details through the registers maintained in Operation Theater.

Results: A total of 53 study subjects were included in the study. The mean age of the study subjects was 51.23±66 years. Majority of the participants were in the age group of 51-60 years followed by 41-50 years. There was male gender preponderance with almost 3/5th of study subjects being male. The main indication of amputation in the current study was diabetes complication followed by peripheral vascular disease. Above knee and below knee amputations were majorly performed. Surgical site infection was most common reported post-operative complications.

Conclusion: Diabetes complications and peripheral vascular diseases were the most common indications of amputations in our study which can be prevented through appropriate lifestyle modifications and prompt treatment.