Amputation Flashcards by j h | Brainscape

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Indications

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Dead - peripheral vascular disease

Dangerous - tumour, severe infection

Damaged - trauma, burns

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Types

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Above knee

Below knee: 2 types

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Complications

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Early: Haemorrhage
Infection
Ischaemia
DvT

Late:
Phantom limb
Chronic pain

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