Amputações de membros efectuadas nos hospitais do Serviço Nacional de Saúde nos anos de 1990 a 1993.

Abstract

This study was to assess the number of limbs amputations in Portugal State Hospitals over a four years period (1990 to 1993), analysing their incidence according to etiology, sex, average age, duration of hospitalization, level of amputation and mortality rate. The authors emphasise the levels of amputation which are mot favourable for an effective rehabilitation.