ABSTRACT

Previous or current COVID 19 infections are more likely to have lower limb amputations than patients without previous or current COVID 19 infections. The risk of preventable lower limb amputations has increased during the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown period. Therefore, we conducted a single-center retrospective study of major amputations during the prepandemic period (March 25, 2019 to December 31, 2019) and the pandemic period (March 25, 2020 to December 31, 2019). 2020). During the pre-pandemic period, 24 lower limb amputations (below and above the knee amputations) were performed and 37 major amputations were performed during the pandemic period. There was a 54.1% increase in major amputations during the pandemic period rather than the pre-pandemic period. This study demonstrates the indirect effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with co-morbidities, leading to a higher incidence of lower limb amputations (amputations below and above the knee) which can have a drastic impact on their quality of life. This study demonstrates the increased risk of thrombus formation as a long-term complication of COVID 19.
Publication date: 15/02/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.2.1017