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that the scoring system to determine whether limbs should be surgically reattached or fully amputated after an extremity injury is called MESS (Mangled Extremity Severity Score). Basically, the MESSier the injury, the more likely the scoring system is to recommend an amputation.

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Fun Fact: that the scoring system to determine whether limbs should be surgically reattached or fully amputated after an extremity injury is called MESS (Mangled Extremity Severity Score). Basically, the MESSier the injury, the more likely the scoring system is to recommend an amputation.

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