Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Easy

Amputation

Meaning: Surgical removal of all or part of a limb, often due to trauma, infection or poor circulation.

In practice: Severe peripheral arterial disease with gangrene of the foot led to a below-knee amputation.

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