Simini Boards Cast

Amputation & Limb Salvage: Decision-Making Beyond the Cut

Simini Podcasts Season 1 Episode 39

In this BoardsCast episode, we tackle one of the most challenging conversations in surgery: when to take the limb — and when to fight to save it. Whether you’re dealing with cancer, trauma, or chronic orthopedic failure, limb salvage vs. amputation is about far more than the cut.

You’ll learn:

  • The indications and contraindications for limb salvage
  • Key factors influencing functional outcome after amputation
  • Surgical options for partial limb salvage: endoprostheses, allografts, CVOs
  • How to evaluate patient selection, comorbidities, and owner capacity
  • Decision-making in osteosarcoma, non-reconstructable fractures, and infection
  • Post-op expectations and long-term function — myth vs. reality

From oncologic planning to traumatic triage, this episode helps you guide both your plan — and your clients — with clarity and compassion.

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