APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Amputation is surgery to remove all or part of a limb or extremity. You may need an amputation if you’ve undergone a severe injury or infection or have a health condition like peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

Detailed explanation-2: -Amputation is the loss or removal of a body part such as a finger, toe, hand, foot, arm or leg. It can be a life changing experience affecting your ability to move, work, interact with others and maintain your independence. Continuing pain, phantom limb phenomena and emotional trauma can complicate recovery.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ankle disarticulation – these are amputations through the ankle joint itself, removing the foot but otherwise preserving the leg. Partial foot amputation – amputations where part of the foot is removed. Digit amputation – these are amputations of one or more toes.