Amputation
Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery. As a surgical measure, it is used to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb, such as malignancy or gangrene. In some cases, it is carried out on individuals as a preventative surgery for such problems.
Related Topics:
Trauma - Surgery - Malignancy - Gangrene
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| ► | Autoamputation |
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