In adults with acute limb ischaemia, how does the severity of sensory and motor impairment, assessed by the Rutherford classification, affect limb salvage and major amputation outcomes?
The Rutherford classification effectively predicts limb salvage and major amputation outcomes in adults with acute limb ischaemia, with greater severity correlating with worse prognoses. Its use in clinical assessment aids decision-making regarding urgency and treatment interventions.
Authors
- Tripdatabase
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-10-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23811584
- Primary Topic
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00