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Amputation

Amputation is the removal of a body extremity. Amputations are caused by trauma, loss of circulation, or surgical procedure.

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Can a double amputee join the army?

Not as a soldier. You MIGHT be able to find employment as a DoD civilian, but it'll disqualify you from soldiering.

How much is an amputated leg worth in compensation due to smoking?

how much is a dismembered finger worth? $35,000,000 How much is a thumb worth? $100,000,000 how much is a disable finger worth? $20,000,000 *Values take into account the depreciation values of dismembered digits standardized by the International Congress on Dismemberment.

How do amputees feel their missing limbs?

they feel like they got a peice of there life taken out of them ... or even feel lik an outsider because they don't feel them self no more..

Are suleka mathew and nicholas Lea still together?

Yes, Suleka Mathews and Nicholas Lea are, as of March 2014, still together. They have been together for years.

Who did amputations in the Middle Ages?

Usually surgeon barbers. They cut off both your hair and your limbs.

Generally physicians did not do surgery in the Middle Ages, only the surgeon barbers.

Was St Ignatius of Loyola an amputee?

No, he was not an amputee. However, during his days as a soldier he was struck in the leg by a canon ball that left him partially crippled for life.

What Role did Suleka Mathew play on West Wing?

She played a private duty nurse taking care of Leo after his heart attack.

Did nurses from the civil war perform amputations?

Not usually. A doctor's bag included various saws for cutting through bone and tissue, and big clippers, the lot looking more like yard tools and hacksaws. It took a strong man to saw through a limb quickly, in the approved fashion. Many Civil War nurses were male, often soldiers recovering from their own wounds, or sickness.

Do amputees live shorter lives?

I would certainly think so. As an amputee from birth, I've had to adapt to a lot of things on my own - which isn't anyone's fault, but there is certainly a lot more to consider as far as health and well being are concerned that uninformed amputees may not be aware of.

Life can be more hazardous because of safety issues since the world doesn't always provide an ADA approved environment.

What is a spinal root sleeve amputation?

A spinal root sleeve amputation is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a limb while preserving a portion of the spinal nerve roots. This technique allows for potential future prosthetic use and can help maintain some sensory feedback. It is typically performed in cases of severe trauma or disease where traditional amputation methods may not be appropriate. The goal is to enhance rehabilitation and improve the patient's quality of life post-surgery.

Why is Sierra Leone the amputee capital of the world?

Because the rebels there have taken to raiding villages and chopping civilians' arms off with machetes.