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Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma 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 preventative surgery for such problems. In Islamic countries, amputation of the hands or feet is sometimes used as a form of punishment for criminals. In some cultures and religions, minor amputations or mutilations are considered a ritual accomplishment.
Types
Types of amputation include:
- leg
- amputation of digits
- partial foot amputation (Chopart, Lisfranc)
- ankle disarticulation (Syme, Pyrogoff)
- below-knee amputation (transtibial)
- knee-bearing amputation (knee disarticulation)
- above knee amputation (transfemoral)
- Van-ness rotation (Foot being turned around and reattached to allow the ankle joint to be used as a knee.)
- hip disarticulation
- hemipelvectomy
- arm
- amputation of digits
- metacarpal amputation
- wrist disarticulation
- forearm amputation (transradial)
- elbow disarticulation
- above-elbow amputation (transhumeral)
- shoulder disarticulation and forequarter amputation
- teeth
- The avulsion of some teeth (mainly incisives) is or was practiced by some cultures for ritual purposes (for instance in the Iberomaurusian culture of Neolithic North Africa).
Hemicorporectomy, or amputation at the waist, is the most radical amputation.
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@gamergirlsradio Yes agreed. That's borderline amputee level. Get to the salon STAT!!
Dangerdoll (Brandee) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:00:25 -0000
@gamergirlsradio Yes agreed. That's borderline amputee level. Get to the salon STAT!!
RT @carolharnett: Wheelchair Design Gives Triple Amputee Mobility, Style http://bit.ly/8v5YRM via @medgadget /via @ideaworksHC #disability
ESCrossroads (ESCrossroads) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:56:39 -0000
RT @carolharnett: Wheelchair Design Gives Triple Amputee Mobility, Style http://bit.ly/8v5YRM via @medgadget /via @ideaworksHC #disability
Hvad sker der lige for The Box?? Lige lovlig meget amputee-gyser over det shit.
pznaty (pznaty) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:49:44 -0000
Hvad sker der lige for The Box?? Lige lovlig meget amputee-gyser over det shit.
Custom Wheelchair Design Gives Triple Amputee Mobility, Style http://bit.ly/8v5YRM via @medgadget /via @ideaworksHC #disability
carolharnett (Carol Harnett) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:48:22 -0000
Custom Wheelchair Design Gives Triple Amputee Mobility, Style http://bit.ly/8v5YRM via @medgadget /via @ideaworksHC #disability
Amputee Athlete Tells Her Story http://bit.ly/8rvg9E
SurreyActivist (Stop Bill C-6) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:42:46 -0000
Amputee Athlete Tells Her Story http://bit.ly/8rvg9E
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hmatsumora (Henrique M. Dias) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:00:35 -0000
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Alatheia Amputee Rehabilitation Center - Helps amputees who desire rehabilitation through realistic prosthetic restorations. Also provide the latest technology in every area of the prosthetics field.
Meta Description: [ Creates Dermatos prosthetics and artificial limbs for amputees- the most lifelike prosthetics for amputees available. ]
American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics - ABC was created in 1948 to promote the welfare of the physically challenged by establishing standards for patients receiving orthotic or prosthetic care. ABC conducts examinations to evaluate the competency of those persons planning to enter the practice of orthotics and prosthetics.
Meta Description: [ American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics ]
Amputation and Prosthetics - Developed by high school students. Includes types, procedures, rehabilitation, and causes of amputation, with information about prosthetic limbs and other artificial body parts.
Amputee Coalition of America - National, non-profit amputee consumer educational organization representing people who have experienced amputation or are born with limb differences. The ACA includes individual amputees, amputee education and support groups, professionals family members and friends, agencies, and organizations.
Meta Description: [ Amputee Coalition of America is a national non-profit organization providing extensive resources, peer support, outreach and education to individual amputees, amputee caregivers, limb loss professionals and those dealing with the effects of limb loss. ]
Amputee Information Network - Includes mailing lists adults and the International Child Amputee Network.
Amputee Resources for Canadian Amputees - Includes phantom pain support group, information about sports, humor, stories, news. Also personal site for Larry Gardner.
Meta Description: [ Amputee and Disability Resource Directory including Amputee Phantom Pain Support Group, Amp Humor, Stories, News and more for the active or new amputee. ]
Amputee Web - News and stories of amputees throughout the world.
Meta Description: [ Paralympics: Amputee and wheelchair athletes' sources, pictures, comprehensive review of links and books related to disability, amputation, rehabilitation. ]
Amputee-Online.com - Community for people with amputee.
AmputeeConnections - Online friendfinder specifically for amputees to connect with resources and each other.
Meta Description: [ Amputee Connections for offering hope to others facing challenges ]
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Cripworld Guide to Amputation - Includes message board, articles, resources, prosthetist and practitioners database.
Meta Description: [ Cripworld, the online community. ]
Hemipelvectomy - Everything about hemipelvectomy (high amputation of the leg). In English, Nederlands and Deutsch.
Meta Description: [ The Dutch Hemipelvectomy Site, everything about hemipelvectomy (high amputation of the leg). In English, Nederlands & Deutsch. ]
Kostas Z Foundation - An organization promoting the full participation of the disabled and the issue of accessibility. Information and links to other such organizations.
One Arm Dove Hunt - Annual event for arm amputees. Located in Olney, Texas.
Meta Description: [ The Annual One Arm Dove Hunt is the only event for arm amputees in the Nation. Now in its 33rd year, no arm amputee should miss this experience. ]
Prosthetika.com - Collection of short video clips and instructions to help amputees perform specific tasks and activities.
Meta Description: [ Prosthetika is improving the lives of physically disabled people who require artificial limbs and orthopedic braces. ]
TAS Foundation - Information about amputees living with a handicap; spreading knowledge to try to be an inspiration to our readers.
Meta Description: [ We present information and pictures of amputees living with a handicap. We spread knowledge and try to be an inspiration to our readers. ]
Tips 4 Arm-Amps - Created to show arm amps how to do things one handed, such as using a grungy on the stump to wash a remaining arm.
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