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  1. WebMD
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    Limb Amputation: Reasons, Procedure, Recovery - WebMD

    Amputation is the surgical removal of all or part of a limb or extremity such as an arm, leg, foot, hand, toe, or finger. About 1.8 million Americans are living with amputations. Amputation of...
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    Life After Amputation: What to Expect for the New Amputee

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    Amputations: Types, Causes, Recovery Tips, and More

    Mar 31, 2022 · Doctors typically divide amputation types first into upper amputations and lower amputations. Upper amputations involve the fingers, wrist, or arm. Lower amputations involve the toes, ankle, or...

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    Amputation - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Amputation 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.

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    Amputation | Limb Loss - MedlinePlus

    Sep 13, 2024 · People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include: Problems with blood circulation. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in …

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    What You Should Know Before Getting a Prosthetic Leg

    What is the condition of the skin on the limb? How much range of motion does the residual limb have? Is the other leg healthy? What was your activity level before the amputation? What are your mobility goals? The type of amputation (above …

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    What is a limb amputation?
    An 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 meant the rates of amputations overall have decreased in the United States, according to 2020 research.

    Amputations: Types, Causes, Recovery Tips, and More - Healthline

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    Why do I need a leg amputation?
    You’ve been told by a healthcare provider that you need to have a leg amputation. This surgery removes part or all your leg. It's done because tissue in the leg is diseased and can’t be healed. Or it may be needed to prevent the disease from spreading farther into your body. The goal of the surgery is to restore your ability to function.

    Understanding Leg Amputation: Surgery for a Medical Condition

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    Are prosthetic limbs suitable for people with an amputation?
    Prosthetic limbs are not suitable for everyone who's had an amputation because an extensive course of physiotherapy and rehabilitation is required. Adjusting to life with a prosthetic limb takes a considerable amount of energy because you have to compensate for the loss of muscle and bone in the amputated limb.

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    What does a thigh amputation specialist do?
    Working together, experts in orthopaedics, plastic surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, and mental health work with patients facing amputations of the thigh, leg or arm, including those with double (both limbs) amputations.

    Amputation - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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    What is a prosthetic leg?
    The prosthetic leg itself is made of lightweight yet durable materials. Depending on the location of the amputation, the leg may or may not feature functional knee and ankle joints. The socket is a precise mold of your residual limb that fits snugly over the limb. It helps attach the prosthetic leg to your body.

    What You Should Know Before Getting a Prosthetic Leg

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    What happens if an amputee loses a limb?
    Severe cases may result in amputation. Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb. Other physical problems include surgical complications and skin problems, if you wear an artificial limb. Many amputees use an artificial limb. Learning how to use it takes time. Physical therapy can help you adapt.

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  9. Oxford University Hospitals
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    Lower limb amputation - Oxford University Hospitals

  10. Saint Luke's Health System
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    Understanding Leg Amputation: Surgery for a Medical Condition

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    Amputation - NHS

  12. The Merck Manuals
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    Leg Amputation Rehabilitation - Leg Amputation Rehabilitation

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