Krukenberg Amputation: Introduction, Definition, Advantages, Multidisciplinary Team,  Responsibilities of the team?, Physiotherapy treatment, Prosthesis, Complication

Krukenberg Amputation: Introduction, Definition, Advantages, Multidisciplinary Team, Responsibilities of the team?, Physiotherapy treatment, Prosthesis, Complication

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…

Forequarter Amputation: Definition, Indication, Multidisciplinary team, Responsibilities of the team?, Treatment, Prosthesis, Complication:

Forequarter Amputation: Definition, Indication, Multidisciplinary team, Responsibilities of the team?, Treatment, Prosthesis, Complication:

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 be removed along with the shoulder girdle muscles. Indication of Forequarter Amputation : The most common…

Below Elbow Amputation: Definition, Indication, Multidisciplinary team, What are the responsibilities of the team, Physiotherapy treatment, Prosthesis,Complication

Definition Of Below Elbow Amputation : A below-elbow amputation of the elbow is the removal of the arm below the elbow joint. The optimal length of a below-elbow stump is 20 cm and its measured from the tip of the olecranon, with a minimum length of 7.5 cm Below-elbow amputations should preserve the maximal length…

Above Elbow Amputation: Indication, Multydisciplinary team, Surgery, Responsibilities of the team, Physiotherapy treatment, Prosthesis, Complications
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Above Elbow Amputation: Indication, Multydisciplinary team, Surgery, Responsibilities of the team, Physiotherapy treatment, Prosthesis, Complications

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…

Amputation Of Upper Limb: Indication, Treatment, Prosthesis
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Amputation Of Upper Limb: Indication, Treatment, Prosthesis

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….

Amputation Of Lower Limb: Indication, Type, Physiotherapy treatment
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Amputation Of Lower Limb: Indication, Type, Physiotherapy treatment

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: Trauma Malignant tumors Nerve injuries and infections Extreme heat and…

Diabetes Foot : Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, Complication, Prevention

Diabetes Foot : Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, Complication, Prevention

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…

Amputation Of Foot:
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Amputation Of Foot:

Definition of Foot amputation: Foot Amputation is the removal of the partial or whole part of the foot. Level of Foot Amputation: Toe Amputation or Disarticulation Metatarsal phalangeal disarticulation Transmetatarsal Amputation Lisfranc Amputation Chopart Amputation Syme Amputation Boyd’s Amputation Toe Amputation: Toe Amputation is the removal of a toe from the body due to infection…

ABOVE KNEE AMPUTATION : Indication, Exercise, Prosthesis

ABOVE KNEE AMPUTATION : Indication, Exercise, Prosthesis

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 KNEE AMPUTATION OR TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTATION:
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BELOW KNEE AMPUTATION OR TRANSTIBIAL AMPUTATION:

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…