Objective criteria accurately predict amputation following lower extremity trauma.
Published in The Journal of trauma • May 1, 1990
Authors:,,
K Johansen
M Daines
T Howey
Abstract
MESS (Mangled Extremity Severity Score) is a simple rating scale for lower extremity trauma, based on skeletal/soft-tissue damage, limb ischemia, shock, and age. Retrospective analysis of severe lower extremity injuries in 25 trauma victims demonstrated a significant difference between MESS values f...
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