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ArticleEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2025

Outcomes and risk factors for complications, readmissions, and reoperations following below-knee amputation: a comprehensive analysis beyond the 30-day window.

Caleb J Bischoff, Joshua A Scheiderer, Ashwin R Garlapaty, Jinpu Li, Emily V Leary, Kyle Schweser, James P Stannard, Gregory J Della Rocca, Mauricio Kfuri, Brett D Crist

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Caleb J BischoffDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA. bischoffcj@health.missouri.edu.
Joshua A ScheidererDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
Ashwin R GarlapatyDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
Jinpu LiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
Emily V LearyDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
Kyle SchweserDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
James P StannardDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
Gregory J Della RoccaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
Mauricio KfuriDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
Brett D CristDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA. cristb@health.missouri.edu.

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purposeThis study evaluates the long-term outcomes following below-knee amputation (BKA), focusing on reoperations, readmissions, complications and mortality at 180 and 365 days. It aims to identify key risk factors and address the underreporting of long-term outcomes.

methodsThis retrospective study analyzed adult BKA patients (2005-2022) at a Level I trauma center, analyzing demographics, surgical details, and comorbidities to assess long-term outcomes using statistical analyses (p < 0.05).

resultsThe study assessed 376 BKAs. Patients had a mean age of 51.4 years and body mass index (BMI) of 32.7 kg/m

conclusionA substantial proportion of BKA complications and deaths occur beyond 30 days. Risk-tailored perioperative management and extended follow-up are essential to improving patient outcomes and reducing long-term healthcare burdens.

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Amputation, SurgicalPatient ReadmissionPostoperative ComplicationsReoperationAdultAgedAge FactorsFemaleHumansLegMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsBelow-knee amputation (BKA)Long-term outcomesPostoperative complicationsPreoperative optimizationRisk factors

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