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What are the levels of upper limb amputation?
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Several: Upper limb amputation is unusual and can be performed at many levels: finger, below elbow, above elbow and shoulder. where it is performed is determined by the level of circulation impairment and the level of residual function if a prosthesis is to be used.
Answered 12/31/2014
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