TITLE
Waleed A Al-Saadan: The Mangled Extremity - Amputation vs Salvage
TALK INFO
This session tackles one of the most challenging dilemmas in trauma care: how to manage a mangled extremity—a limb with severe combined injury to bone, soft tissue, nerves, and vessels—when faced with the choice between amputation and limb salvage. Dr. Al-Saadan discusses the clinical and surgical considerations that influence this high-stakes decision, highlighting that while limb salvage may preserve independence and improve quality of life, it often involves complex reconstructive procedures and prolonged rehabilitation that may not always yield superior outcomes. The talk explores the pros and cons of both pathways and stresses careful individualized assessment rather than one-size-fits-all decisions
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
SPEAKER
DATE
21/08/23
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants were expected to:
Understand the clinical definition and implications of a mangled extremity in trauma patients.
Appreciate the key factors guiding decisions between limb salvage and primary amputation, including injury severity, patient stability, and expected functional outcomes.
Recognize the benefits and limitations of advanced reconstructive techniques versus amputation and prosthetic rehabilitation.
Explore multidisciplinary decision-making processes involving orthopedic trauma, vascular repair, and reconstructive pathways.
Discuss case-based insights illustrating real-world decision algorithms and outcomes in severe extremity trauma.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Waleed A. Al-Saadan is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopedic & Trauma Surgeon based at the Medical City Teaching Complex in Baghdad, Iraq. He is widely recognized in the region for his expertise in trauma care, including complex limb injuries, joint reconstruction, and orthopedic surgical education
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
