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- Amputation: Recovery and Rehabilitation | Johns Hopkins MedicineWhich body part is amputated. The surgical approach. For example, a young, fit person undergoing amputation after an accident may have stronger muscles and healthier blood vessels than an older adult who has lost a limb after years of living with diabetes or peripheral artery disease.
- Amputation | Johns Hopkins MedicineAmputation is the loss or removal of a body part such as a finger, toe, hand, foot, arm or leg. It can be a life changing experience affecting your ability to move, work, interact with others and maintain your independence. Continuing pain, phantom limb phenomena and emotional trauma can complicate recovery.
- Amputations: Types, Causes, Recovery Tips, and More - HealthlineAn amputation is a removal of all or a portion of a limb. A doctor may recommend this surgery approach due to chronic disease or a traumatic injury. Advancements in preventive techniques have...
- Prosthetic FAQs for the New Amputee - Amputee CoalitionIt is an artificial replacement for a missing limb or part of a limb that can help you regain independence after your amputation or if you are living with limb loss. Choosing to use (or not use) a prosthesis depends on your personal goals. The best prosthesis is one that will help you reach your goals and live the life you’d like to live.
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