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Amputation rate in relation to anatomic site of arterial injury
| Arterial injury site | Amputation rate (%) |
|---|---|
| Superficial femoral (n=9) | 3 (33.3%) |
| Popliteal (n=11) | 2 (18.2%) |
| Crural (n=53) | 4 (7.5%) |
| Brachial & Axillary (n=19) | 3 (15.8%) |
| Radial (n=4) | 0 (0%) |
| Ulnar (n=2) | 1 (50%) |
