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Bookmark or Share- Amputation - WikipediaAmputation is the removal of a limb by trauma, medical illness, or surgery. As a surgical measure, it is used to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb, such as malignancy or gangrene. In some cases, it is carried out on individuals as a preventive surgery for such problems.
- Amputations: Types, Causes, Recovery Tips, and More - HealthlineWhile amputations are understandably sometimes tough to think about, they can be life saving. Keep reading to find out more about amputation types, risks, and recovery. What are the different...
- Amputation: What It Is, Types, Risks & Recovery - Cleveland ClinicAmputation is surgery to remove all or part of a body appendage, usually a limb or extremity (an arm, leg, hand or foot). You might need surgery to amputate a body part if it’s too sick or injured to save and it endangers other parts. You might also need surgery if you lose a body part in a traumatic accident.
- Amputation | Limb Loss - MedlinePlusLimb loss and amputations have different causes including birth defects, cancer and injuries. Physical therapy and counseling may help with recovery.
- Amputation: Recovery and Rehabilitation - Johns Hopkins MedicineAmputation can be devastating, leaving you with sadness, anger and grief at the loss of your independence and self-image. You might also be dealing with fear regarding the costs of medical care and the amputation’s impact on your career. You are not alone.
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