Johansen, K, et. al. Objective criteria accurately predict amputation following lower extremity trauma. Journal of Trauma, 1990

Togawa S, Yamami N, Nakayama H, Mano Y, Ikegami K, Ozeki S. The validity of the mangled extremity severity score in the assessment of upper limb injuries. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2005 Nov;87(11):1516-9

Dr. Kaj Johansen

Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS)

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<p>Estimates viability of an extremity after trauma, to determine need for salvage vs empiric amputation.</p>

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<p>Calvin Hwang, MD, is a clinical assistant professor in the department of orthopaedic surgery at the Stanford University School of Medicine. A native Californian, Dr. Hwang grew up in San Diego and attended Stanford University before venturing off to Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree. He completed his residency at the Stanford/Kaiser Emergency Medicine program and fellowship in sports medicine at Stanford. He is currently a team physician for the Golden State Warriors, Stanford Football and Stanford Volleyball.</p>

Calvin Hwang, MD

The Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS) estimates viability of an extremity after trauma to determine need for salvage versus empiric amputation.

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