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== Types of Amputations == | == Types of Amputations == | ||
The level of amputation defines | The level of amputation defines different types of lower and upper limbs amputations | ||
=== Upper Limb Amputations === | === Upper Limb Amputations === | ||
Shoulder level: | |||
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[[Category:Rehabilitation]] | * 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 === | |||
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[[Category:Projects]] | [[Category:Projects]] | ||
[[Category:Course Pages]] | [[Category:Course Pages]] | ||
[[Category:Physioplus Content]] | [[Category:Physioplus Content]] | ||
== Medical and Surgical Interventions == | == Medical and Surgical Interventions == | ||
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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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