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…