Amputations in eastern Turkey (Van): a multicenter epidemiological study


Dogan A., Sungur I., Bilgic S., Uslu M., Atik B., Tan O., ...More

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.42, no.1, pp.53-58, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2008.053
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.53-58
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The indications for amputations vary among countries and different regions depending on many factors. This study was designed to evaluate amputations performed in the province of Van and to determine specific causes of amputations associated with geographical and. cultural characteristics of the region.