IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-11-17090 Original Research Paper CRUSH INJURY LEG: LIMB SALVAGE Dr. November 2018 7 11 01 02 ABSTRACT

 The threat of  lower limb loss is seen commonly in severe crush injury, cancer

 

 ablation, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and neuropathy. The primary goal

 

of limb salvage is to restore and maintain stability and ambulation. Reconstructive

 

strategies differ in each condition such as: Meticulous debridement and  skeletal

 

stabilization early coverage in trauma, , improving vascularity in ischaemic leg. e a

 

borderline Mangled Extremity Severity Score in some cases reconstruction can be

 

attempted considering the overall health status of the patient and local clinical

 

status, with preserved plantar sensitivity and satisfactory capillary perfusion .In

 

conclusion, management of mangled extremity treatment should refer to evidence–

 

based literature in correlation with clinical evaluation of every individual patient.

 

Scores are helpful but should not be taken as a sole Indication for amputation.

 

Mangled extremity is a consequence of high Energy trauma which result in

 

combined bone and soft tissue injury associated with severe bone and soft tissue

 

loss or destruction (1).Treatment of a mangled lower extremity represents a major

 

challenge decision whether to amputate or attempt reconstruction is currently

 

based upon surgical evaluation (1)