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What type of injury can cripple one leg without amputation?
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Cripple: Vascular injuries or major nerve injuries can cause permanent injury.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Many possibilities: Vascular compromise, infection, cold injuries, and burns can be limb threatening.
Answered 4/7/2013
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