ABOVE-KNEE AMPUTATION (TRANSFEMORAL AMPUTATION)
Indication: Irreversible critical limb ischaemia where below-knee amputation is not possible (inadequate skin perfusion at transtibial level, extensive tissue loss or infection involving the calf, or patient unable to rehabilitate with a below-knee prosthesis). Required when gangrene or infection extends to the knee.
Patient Position: Supine.
Anaesthesia: General or regional.