Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee
Conditions
Brief summary
The microenvironment of the amputation stump in patients undergoing non-traumatic transfemoral amputation will be investigated with a combination of microdialysis and tissue sampling.
Interventions
Closed incision negative pressure wound therapy
Standard stump dressing
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years or older * Cognitive ability to provide informed consent * Scheduled for transfemoral amputation at Aarhus University Hospital
Exclusion criteria
* Non-vascular indication of amputation * Already amputated on the contralateral leg * Insufficient flap perfusion * Allergic or sensitivity to silver or acrylic adhesives
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ischemia | Within 72 hours postoperatively | Concentration of ischemic metabolites: Glucose, Lactate, Pyruvate and Glycerol |
Countries
Denmark