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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2026

Improving Limb Salvage Outcomes in Racially and Ethnically Underserved Populations With a Highly Integrated Multidisciplinary Approach.

Nisha J Gupta, Rachel N Rohrich, Rajan M Negassa, Meghan E Currin, Sami Ferdousian, Omar Allam, Ryan P Lin, Richard C Youn, Christopher E Attinger, Cameron M Akbari and 2 more

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Nisha J GuptaFrom the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Rachel N RohrichFrom the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Rajan M NegassaGeorgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
Meghan E CurrinGeorgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
Sami FerdousianFrom the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Omar AllamDivision of Plastic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
Ryan P LinFrom the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Richard C YounFrom the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Christopher E AttingerFrom the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Cameron M AkbariDepartment of Vascular Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Paris D ButlerDivision of Plastic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
Karen K EvansFrom the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.

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Abstract

Background: In the setting of lower extremity (LE) limb salvage, studies have highlighted discrepancies in postoperative outcomes and amputation rates in racial and ethnic minority patients; however, this analysis has not been specifically evaluated in the setting of free tissue transfer (FTT) for chronic, nonhealing wounds. This study analyzes outcomes by race in our institution's 13-year experience with LE FTT. Methods: All LE FTTs performed between 2011 and 2024 were retrospectively reviewed. Patient personal and socioeconomic demographics, operative details, and surgical outcomes were recorded. Results: A total of 335 FTTs were included for analysis: 49% White (n = 164), 45.4% Black (n = 152), and 5.7% Hispanic or Asian (n = 19). Significant differences were observed in age ( Conclusions: With an integrated multidisciplinary approach to limb salvage, favorable outcomes and high success rates can be achieved in the setting of chronic, nonhealing wounds, regardless of race. By optimizing patients and ensuring long-term follow-up, the effects of socioeconomic characteristics can be mitigated.

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