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AMPUTATION
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| Instead of thinking of amputation as a horrible operation, think of it as a life saving procedure. When limbs or bones are crushed or broken, amputation may be necessary so that the limb can heal without complications. Amputation may even help someone with paralysis, since the patient's limb is already useless.
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Types - The main difference among the types of amputation performed is where the amputation is located.
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Procedures - Amputation is more complicated than just hacking off a limb. Surgeons must make precision partitions to the bone, blood vessels, nerves, and muscles.
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Reattachment - A limb may not be lost forever if it is cut off, but is still found. Using advanced surgery, they can be reattached and rehabilitated to work once more!
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Rehabilitation - An amputation is a drastic surgery both mentally and physically. Amputees must take special care of the healing stump to ensure future good health.
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Famous Amputees - Many well-known amputees are fictional characters in movies or books. In real life, many famous amputees have had amputations due to war related causes.
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