Amputation
University of Virginia information about Amputation
Amputation is an acquired condition that results in the loss of a limb, usually from injury, disease, or surgery.
The causes for amputation may include any of the following:
- diseases - such as blood vessel disease (called peripheral vascular disease or PVD), diabetes, blood clots, or osteomyelitis (an infection in the bones).
- injuries - especially of the arms. Seventy-five percent of upper extremity amputations are related to trauma.
- surgery - to remove tumors from bones and muscles.
Source: University of Virginia Health System - they are experts in the amputation subject...
Tips for the New Amputee by the National Amputation Foundation
Each amputee goes through their own personal struggle. Whether the amputation is a result of trauma or illness, the feelings are the same. Anger, denial, depression - leading eventually to acceptance. Some of us work through these feelings and are able to move on, while some of us face a harder struggle to find peace.
Source: National Amputation Foundation - explains the psychological aspects of recovery from amputation...
Amputation surgery and amputation
An amputation usually refers to the removal of the whole or part of an arm/hand or a leg/foot. In vascular surgery amputations are only rarely performed on the arms. Vascular surgeons frequently have to perform amputations of toes or legs. It is one of the oldest surgical procedures with artificial limbs identified from over 2000 years ago.
Source: Vascular.co.nz - some history and up-to-date info on amputation surgery...
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