Rehabilitation of Amputations in Disasters and Conflicts
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
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Types of Amputations[edit | edit source]
The level of amputation defines different types of lower and upper limbs amputations
Upper Limb Amputations[edit | edit source]
Shoulder level:
- Shoulder disarticualtion
- Amputation of the arm, scapula and clavical (Forequater)
Elbow level:
- Above elbow (Transhumeral)
- Elbow disarticulation
- Below elbow (Transradial)
Wrist and Hand level:
- Partial hand (Transcarpal)
- Hand and Wrist disarticulation
Lower Limb Amputations[edit | edit source]
Medical and Surgical Interventions[edit | edit source]
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Healing Considerations[edit | edit source]
Assessment Considerations[edit | edit source]
Treatment Considerations[edit | edit source]
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