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VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines

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Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Amputation (2025)

Image of the Cover page of the VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guideline Rehabilitation of Lower Limb AmputationThe guideline describes the critical decision points in the Rehabilitation of Lower Limb Amputation and provides clear and comprehensive evidence based recommendations incorporating current information and practices for practitioners throughout the DOD and VA Health Care systems. The guideline is intended to improve patient outcomes and local management of patients with lower limb amputations.

Disclaimer: This Clinical Practice Guideline is intended for use only as a tool to assist a clinician/healthcare professional and should not be used to replace clinical judgment.

About the CPG

The guideline is formatted as three algorithms, and 26 evidence based recommendations:

Module A: - Pre-Amputation
Module B: - Post-Amputation
Module C: - Primary Care

Questions about the Lower Limb Amputation Guideline  

Guideline Links
Full Guideline (2025)
Clinician Summary (2025)
Pocket Card (2025)
Patient Summary (2025)
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