Amputation is often not required in –
Correct Answer: Chronic osteomyelitis
Description: Amputation may, very rarely, be preferred in a case with a long-standing discharging sinus, especially if the sinus undergoes a malignant change.
Amputation
Amputation is a procedure where a part of the limb is removed through one or more bones.
Disarticulation is a procedure where the limb is removed through a joint.
Indications of amputation
Indications of amputations may be absolute or relative :-
A) Absolute indications
Gas gangrene
Diabetic gangrene
Irreparable loss of blood supply due to trauma or disease
Peripheral vascular disease (Burger's gangrene)
B) Relative indications
Trauma
Tumors
Severe loss of function of limb
Nerve injuries
Congenital anomalies
Overall most common cause of amputation is trauma (injury) to a limb.
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Orthopaedics
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