Introduction of Krukenberg amputation Krukenberg amputation is performed in patients, usually with both sides below-elbow amputation, who have a sufficiently long below-elbow stump. In this type of operation, the forearm is split between the ulna and the radius to provide the pincer grip. The amputated patient can hold the spoon or such lighter objects with…
Definition Of Forequarter Amputation Forequarter Amputation is carried out proximal to the shoulder joint. It is indicated for malignant tumors of bone in the upper end of the humerus. In this, part of the scapula and clavicle are removed along with the shoulder girdle muscles. Indication of Forequarter Amputation: The most common indications for forequarter…
Definition Of Below Elbow Amputation : Indication Of below-elbow amputation Amputation: Multidisciplinary team : What are the responsibilities of the team? Physiotherapy treatment for below-elbow amputation : Breathing exercise :to prevent accumulation of fluidto prevent chances of infections Diaphragmatic breathing involves fully engaging the stomach, muscles of the abdominal, and diaphragm during breathing. This means…
Definition of above elbow amputation : An above elbow amputation(Transhumaral amputation) is the removal of the arm above the elbow joint. The levels of above-elbow amputations(Transhumaral amputation) can be separated into three categories, high amputation near the shoulder joint (metaphyseal), mid-upper arm (diaphyseal), or near the elbow joint (supracondylar) Indication Of Above Elbow Amputation: Trauma…
Definition Of Upper Limb Amputation: Upper limb amputation is the removal of any part of the upper limb by surgery, trauma, or pathology. Level Of Upper Limb Amputation: Forequarter Amputation: Forequarter Amputation, amputation is carried out proximal to the shoulder joint. It is indicated for malignant bone tumors of the upper end of the humerus….
Definition of Lower Limb Amputation Lower limb amputation is the removal of a leg, foot, or toes from the body. These body parts are called extremities. Amputations are done either by surgery or they occur by trauma to the body. Indication Of Lower Limb Amputation: Level Of Lower Limb Amputation: Below Knee Amputation : Definition…
Definition Of Diabetic foot: A diabetic foot is one of the most significant complications of diabetes and is defined as a foot affected by an ulcer that is associated with neuropathy or peripheral arterial disease of the leg in diabetic patients. Causes of diabetes foot: poor quality shoes poor hygiene alcohol consumption improper trimming of…
Definition of Foot amputation: Level of Foot Amputation: Toe Amputation: Metatarsal phalangeal disarticulation: Transmetatarsal Amputation: Lisfranc Amputation: Chopart Amputation: Syme Amputation: Boyd’s Amputation: Causes of foot amputation: The Amputation Procedure: Recovery of Amputation: Physiotherapy Treatment: Prosthesis For Foot Amputation: Prosthesis for Symes amputation:
The above-knee amputation is the most common type of amputation performed in the femur. The above-knee amputation is a lengthwise amputation of the femur just above the knee. It is often performed to remove part of the femur for a malignant tumor or to prevent the spread of cancer or Infection. The above-knee amputation is…
Below the knee amputation is the surgical removal of a portion of a person’s leg bone. This is different from other amputations in which a whole leg is removed, such as above the knee amputation. Below the knee amputation is the more common form of amputation. This is especially true in developed countries, where better…
