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Amputation

Known as: Amputation, not otherwise specified, Amputations, amputation procedure 
The removal of a limb or other appendage or outgrowth of the body. (Dorland, 28th ed)
National Institutes of Health

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Narrower (29)

Above elbow amputation (procedure)Amputation StumpsAmputation above-knee (procedure)Amputation of arm through elbow (procedure)
Amputated structure (morphologic abnormality)Amputation Specimen CodeAmputeesCervicectomy

Broader (1)

Orthopedic Surgical Procedures

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Highly Cited
2015
Highly Cited
2015
Durability of Treatment Effect Using a Drug-Coated Balloon for Femoropopliteal Lesions: 24-Month Results of IN.PACT SFA.
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Bionic ankle–foot prosthesis normalizes walking gait for persons with leg amputation
Over time, leg prostheses have improved in design, but have been incapable of actively adapting to different walking velocities… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Review of secondary physical conditions associated with lower-limb amputation and long-term prosthesis use.
Musculoskeletal imbalances or pathologies often develop into secondary physical conditions or complications that may affect the… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Prosthesis use in persons with lower- and upper-limb amputation.
This study identified clinical (e.g., etiology) and demographic factors related to prosthesis use in persons with upper- and… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Health-care costs associated with amputation or reconstruction of a limb-threatening injury.
BACKGROUND Recent reports have suggested that functional outcomes are similar following either amputation or reconstruction of a… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
Chest wall resections and reconstruction: a 25-year experience.
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Recombinant bactericidal/permeability-increasing protein (rBPI21) as adjunctive treatment for children with severe meningococcal sepsis: a randomised trial
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Issues of importance reported by persons with lower limb amputations and prostheses.
The purpose of this paper is to report prosthesis-related issues of importance that were identified by a diverse group of persons… 
Review
1990
Review
1990
Limb salvage versus amputation. Preliminary results of the Mangled Extremity Severity Score.
Objective criteria can predict amputation after lower-extremity trauma. The authors examined the hypothesis that objective data… 
Highly Cited
1970
Highly Cited
1970
Reconstruction of the amputated finger tip with a triangular volar flap. A new surgical procedure.
A triangular volar flap has been used successfully for the reconstruction of amputated finger tips. It can be applied to most… 
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