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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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@AuthorofPatches are you an amputee?its cliche to say but " you can do it(with cheesy high five)"
LenwoodH (Lenwood Howell) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:29:05 -0000
@AuthorofPatches are you an amputee?its cliche to say but " you can do it(with cheesy high five)"
New study further disputes notion that amputee runners gain advantage from protheses http://brightsurf.com/t/50138/ #science #news
brightsurf (Brightsurf.com) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:49 -0000
New study further disputes notion that amputee runners gain advantage from protheses http://brightsurf.com/t/50138/ #science #news
Prostheses do not enhance running speed of amputee sprinters http://bit.ly/3GzeD3
RobertMFlynn (Robert M Flynn) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:49:34 -0000
Prostheses do not enhance running speed of amputee sprinters http://bit.ly/3GzeD3
RT @MrsStephenFry: LATEST: On Jonathan Ross tonight - War amputee apologises for insensitive joke about moon-faced second rate comedians
julesgb (Julia Garforth-Brown) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:19:56 -0000
RT @MrsStephenFry: LATEST: On Jonathan Ross tonight - War amputee apologises for insensitive joke about moon-faced second rate comedians
Behind every slot machine is a robot amputee waving hello, people stare into their eyes feed them little bribes and then go
santini73 (santini73) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:12:02 -0000
Behind every slot machine is a robot amputee waving hello, people stare into their eyes feed them little bribes and then go
RT @MrsStephenFry: LATEST: On Jonathan Ross tonight - War amputee apologises for insensitive joke about moon-faced second rate comedians
SafetyFairy1 (Lizzie Harvey) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:11:33 -0000
RT @MrsStephenFry: LATEST: On Jonathan Ross tonight - War amputee apologises for insensitive joke about moon-faced second rate comedians
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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Amputee Cycling Association - Personal web site and journal documenting the cross-county trek of a below-the-knee amputee. Contains unique perspectives and information.
One Leg Tim - Above the knee amputee gives practical advice for those who wish to cycle, including pedals, mounting and dismounting, seat height and prosthetics.
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. ]
Ontario Amputees and Les Autres Sports Association - News, event summaries, adaptive rowing articles plus downloads of registration forms and schedules.
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