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Case Report: Foot Amputation in the Field

By Todd Burgbacher, DO, FACEP; Joseph Endemano, DO; and Brian Conner, DO | on November 5, 2024 | 2 Comments
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Joseph Endemano, DO, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. 
 
Brian Conner, DO, is an emergency physician at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside.

 

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2 Responses to “Case Report: Foot Amputation in the Field”

  1. December 2, 2024

    Kyle Jaschen Reply

    Great read Dr. Burgbacher! Any issues with the saw getting thru the femur? Was it battery powered or corded? How long and what type was the blade?

    • January 15, 2025

      Joseph Endemano Reply

      No problem getting through the femur. A reciprocating saw (sawzall) was used from one of the fire engines on scene.

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