Does the limb swell after revascularisation by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty?
Leg swelling is a consequence of revascularisation of the ischaemic limb and occurs in the absence of damage to the lymphatic drainage of the limb.
Supervisors' judgements on trainee independence with a case, based on the need for direct or more distant supervision, can generate reliable scores of trainee ability without the need for an onerous number of assessments, identify trainees performing below expectations, and track trainee progress towards independent specialist practice.