This paper shows that Gritti-Stokes amputation may offer more than limb removal alone: in selected patients it appears to preserve a more stable, functional stump with surprisingly strong links to prosthetic fitting, mobility, and even longer-term survival. The full paper is worth reading because it clarifies where this old technique still has real modern value, which patients may benefit most, and why its outcomes may compare more favorably than many assume.
Abstract: The Gritti-Stokes amputation remains a relevant surgical technique, demonstrating notable benefits in wound healing, functional stability, and patient mobility across various indications, including complex cases and high-risk populations. A key finding highlights its strong positive association with successful prosthetic fitting (OR 7.407 [95% CI 2.439; 22.489], p 0.001), which is linked to improved 5-year survival and contributes to high rates of wound healing (87.5%) and functional stability (87.5%). Despite these advantages, the current evidence base is limited by heterogeneous patient populations and predominantly retrospective study designs. Future research should focus on prospective comparative studies and the development of standardized outcome reporting to fully elucidate the long-term benefits and optimal applications of the Gritti-Stokes amputation.
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Included original Abstracts/Papers (OSMA; excl. Mixed): 9
Reference Index (links used in paper): 13
Total study participants (naïve ΣN): 274
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Reference Index (13)
[1] Modified Gritti-Stokes amputation for periprosthetic fracture with irremovable femoral nail: case report and review of an overlooked procedure — https://doi.org/10.5152/j.aott.2025.24213
[7] A modified Gritti-Stokes amputation technique as a solution for recurring aseptic loosening of a knee arthroplasty: A single-patient case study. — https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364620946913
[11] Transcultural adaptation and validation of a French version of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility 12-item Short-Form (PLUS-M/FC-12) in active amputees. — https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rehab.2019.02.006
