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Wiley, British Journal of Surgery, 9(108), p. e292-e293, 2021
DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab186
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During the COVID-19 pandemic in Finland, the number of minor lower limb amputations decreased, whereas major amputations increased
Journal article published in 2021 by
M. A. Vuorlaakso,
M. M. Uimonen 
,
I. M. Kuitunen ,
V. T. Ponkilainen ,
V. M. Mattila
,
I. M. Kuitunen ,
V. T. Ponkilainen ,
V. M. Mattila
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Abstract
During the COVID-19 lockdown in Finland, the number of minor amputations decreased whereas transtibial amputations increased. This was an indication of delayed access to treatment leading to higher amputation. Transfemoral amputations decreased during 2020, which may be linked to higher mortality.