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Are there any treatments to prevent harm to the remaining leg in people with amputations resulting from disorders of blood vessels? Key messages • There is not enough evidence to know if any treatment helps to reduce injury to the remaining leg in amputees. • More research is needed into treatments to prevent harm to the remaining leg in this group. Why are amputations of the leg performed? Amputations of the leg are commonly performed due to problems with the blood supply of the leg, typically because of diabetes or problems with the circulation caused by older age, smoking, high blood...
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