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Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb (such as a leg, arm, foot, hand, toe, or finger). It is usually done when tissue is severely damaged or diseased and cannot be saved.

Common Indications (Why Amputation Is Done)
– Severe trauma or injury (e.g. accidents, crush injuries)
– Poor blood circulation (especially due to diabetes or peripheral artery disease)
– Severe infections (e.g. gangrene, necrotizing fasciitis)
– Cancerous tumors in bones or soft tissues
– Congenital limb defects (rare)
– Frostbite or burns that destroy tissues beyond repair

Types of Amputation
Type Description
Above-knee amputation (AKA) Limb removed above the knee joint
Below-knee amputation (BKA) Limb removed below the knee joint
Above-elbow amputation Removal above the elbow
Below-elbow amputation Removal below the elbow
Digit amputation Removal of fingers or toes
Disarticulation Amputation through a joint

Procedure Overview
Pre-op care: Informed consent, pain management, and psychological preparation

Surgery: Removal of the affected part, shaping of the remaining stump, and closure

Post-op care: Pain control, infection prevention, and wound care

Complications
– Phantom limb pain (feeling the limb is still there)
– Infection
– Poor healing or stump necrosis
– Blood clots
– Psychological effects (depression, grief, body image concerns)
– Contractures or joint stiffness

Rehabilitation and Care
– Wound care and monitoring for infection
– Stump care (daily cleaning, bandaging, and shaping for prosthesis use)
– Pain management
– Physical therapy: To strengthen muscles and teach mobility with or without a prosthesis
– Psychological support and counseling
– Prosthetic fitting: Artificial limbs help restore function and independence

Nursing Role
– Monitor vital signs, pain, and signs of infection
– Provide emotional support
– Educate on stump care and prosthesis use
– Prevent pressure sores and contractures
– Encourage early ambulation and rehabilitation goals.

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Pitting edema is a type of swelling that occurs when excess fluid builds up in the tissues, usually in the lower extremities (like the legs, ankles, or feet). When pressure is applied to the swollen area (typically with a finger), it leaves an indentation or “pit” that takes time to return to normal hence the name “pitting.”