Question 1

what to do if you come upon a traumatic amputation in a car accident?

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Let me explain: The most important to do when face with traumatic amputation is to control the bleeding some way otherwise could bleed to death.

Question 2

how does a traumatic amputation in accident occur?

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Shearing or cutting: Trauma is when external forces are applied to the human body. The energy transmitted is effected by the angle of the force, the amount of force and protective gear. For amputations that occur before arrival to the hospital, a frequent mechanism is motorcycle wrecks. Obviously cutting instruments like saws can cause amputation.

Question 3

what are the immediate complications of traumatic amputation?

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Pain and rehab: The loss of any body part to trauma is difficult. The immediate complications are usually due to wound healing issues and loss of function. During  early healing, there are the issues of pain management and the possibility of wound infection. Once those have been taken care of, it is a matter of getting appropriate therapy to rehabilitate and return to normal function as quickly as possible.

Question 4

how would a person react to the total traumatic amputation of the hand?

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Variable: Many factors play in to the loss of a hand including the patient's vocation, avocation, age and mental coping capabilities.  There can be significant functional deficits with loss of a hand as well as concerns about the cosmetic appearance of the limb.

Question 5

in what way can i avoid an amputation?

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Professional care: Diabetic foot ulcers and infection may often times be prevented with good diabetic foot education and foot care by a professional, tight sugar control, good nutrition, frequent foot inspection and use of properly fitting shoes.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: amputation?

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Amputation: The loss of part or all of a limb or digit, usually done surgically, but may be traumatic as well.

Question 7

what are some of the conditions treated by amputation?

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Amputation may be necessaary for::   Compartment syndrome, Peripheral vascular disease, Bone cancer, Ewing's sarcoma.

Question 8

what is the rehab like after amputation?

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Rehab post/amputatio: The rehab after an amputation it is always a benefit for the patient.You did not specified where ( which part of the body)  the amputation has been performed . And the rehabilitation must be specific for the  part of the body affected.

Question 9

why did soldiers in civil war have so many amputations?

Accepted Answer

Infections/Tradition: Main reason was(and please correct me other docs if I am wrong), that infections were rampant.  Our understanding of germ theory was increasing in those days, but penicillin would not arrive until 1928.  With no way to adequately clean or sterilize wounds other than burning, amputation was the only option.  Cannon balls were the other cause of lost limbs.

Question 10

what issues should an amputee consider shortly after amputation?

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Phantom pains: Phantom pains are a common problem after a recent amputation. The cause is poorly understood but may be related to continued stimulation of nerves in the stump that no longer connect to the amputated structures. Although distressing, there are some good therapies that seem to help. A good support group would also likely be really helpful for this.

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