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

Dogan, Ali; Sungur, Ibrahim; Bilgic, Serkan; Uslu, Mustafa; Atik, Bekir; Tan, Oender; Oezgoekce, Salih; Uluc, Dincay; Coban, Hueseyin; Tuerkoglu, Metin; Akpinar, Fuat

doi:10.3944/aott.2008.053

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

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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)

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.