Award
NIH Reporter #5I01CX002366-05
Pilot Investigation of Ewing Amputation in Veterans with Peripheral Arterial Disease Undergoing Below Knee Amputation
Recipient
Cincinnati VA Medical Center
Awarded
April 23, 2026
Identifier
5I01CX002366-05
A VA-funded project to test Ewing Amputation feasibility in Veterans with Peripheral Arterial Disease, assessing improvements in ambulation, pain, and quality of life.
Description
This project aims to test the feasibility of Ewing Amputation (EA) in Veterans with Peripheral Arterial Disease undergoing below knee amputation. The study will evaluate whether EA improves ambulation, reduces pain, and enhances quality of life compared to standard transtibial amputation.