Examination of the patient should include a thorough lower extremity examination that includes evaluation of the function of the joints and muscles, inspection of the skin, and assessment of the ...

This presentation is primarily concerned with the orthopaedic and vascular aspects of the lower extremity examination, with a focus on the legs. For more detailed information on assessing the feet, ...

Approximately 20% of patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia have no revascularization options, leading to above-ankle amputation. Transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins is a ...