
Amputation and Prosthetics

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Meneka Mohnaraju
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is amputation?
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Amputation is the removal of a part of the limb or the entire limb through a bone, meaning the limb is cut through at any point along its length, not at a joint.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is disarticulation?
Back
Disarticulation is the removal of a limb through a joint, meaning no bones are cut, but the limb is detached where two bones meet.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are common indications for amputation?
Back
Common indications for amputation include trauma (e.g., road traffic accidents, gunshot wounds), malignant tumors, nerve injuries, severe infections, and peripheral vascular insufficiency.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two types of amputation?
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The two types of amputation are closed amputation (immediate closing of the skin flap) and open amputation (guillotine operation, no immediate closing of the skin flap).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the principle of closed amputation?
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The principles of closed amputation include proper tourniquet use, ensuring good skin coverage, and careful division of muscles and nerves.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the complications of amputation?
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Complications of amputation can include hematoma, infections, necrosis, contractures, neuromas, phantom sensation, and stump pain.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is phantom limb sensation?
Back
Phantom limb sensation is the phenomenon where amputees feel sensations in the limb that has been removed, such as itching or aching.
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