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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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RT @DivideMeByZero: On n'ouvre pas un emballage de préservatif avec ses dents, enfin. A moins qu'il y ait un "KatawaShoujo 2: amputée & enceinte" en production.
X4713R (Xavier) Thu, 17 May 2012 07:07:37 -0000
RT @DivideMeByZero: On n'ouvre pas un emballage de préservatif avec ses dents, enfin. A moins qu'il y ait un "KatawaShoujo 2: amputée & enceinte" en production.
RT @niggiminaj: somewhere in the world is a quadruple amputee getting laid more than me
acidkicks_ (Alana ⺠) Thu, 17 May 2012 06:47:13 -0000
RT @niggiminaj: somewhere in the world is a quadruple amputee getting laid more than me
Unthinkable: The True Story About the First Double Amputee to Complete the World-famous Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon: http://t.co/xwztBoZT
omarbatista4 (omar batista) Thu, 17 May 2012 06:27:49 -0000
Unthinkable: The True Story About the First Double Amputee to Complete the World-famous Hawaiian Ironman Triathlon: http://t.co/xwztBoZT
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Activeamp - Clearing house of information on amputee sports, adaptive sports, disability sports and activities for amputees who have or want an active lifestyle.
Meta Description: [ A web resource for amputee sports and for amputees who have or want an active life style. ]
Alberta Amputee Sport and Recreation Association - Offers participation in several sports, including golf, basketball, cycling and hockey. Philosophy, membership information, events, FAQ, resources, and gallery.
Meta Description: [ Providing support and opportunity for competitive and recreational activities, in both disabled and able bodied events. Includes guiding philosophy, membership information, events, FAQ, resources,profiles and picture gallery. ]
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Meta Description: [ Personal website of retired police officer and above knee amputee Tim McCarthey. I lost my left leg in the line of duty on July 3rd, 1999. ]
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