A Nationwide Analysis on Major Upper Extremity Amputations and Replantations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The loss of an upper extremity is a severely disabling condition made medically challenging by the limited window for replantation. This study aims to investigate the burden of traumatic major upper extremity amputations in the United States and uncover possibilities for improvements in treatment.

Methods

The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's National Inpatient Sample was screened for International Classification of Diseases-9/10 diagnosis/procedure codes for traumatic and nontraumatic major upper extremity amputations and replantations within the years 2008 to 2017. The resulting pool of cases was analyzed for multiple variables, including level of injury, patient demographics, hospital type and location, length of stay, costs, comorbidities, and complica

SUBMITTER: Stogner VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11571424 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature