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  1. NIH collaborates on national limb loss registry | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...s-on-national-limb-loss-registry
    ... the database will help: Prevent limb loss Improve amputation surgeries Refine rehabilitation approach Improve devices for people ... More on MedlinePlus.gov Artificial Limbs Limb Loss Amputation More health topics on MedlinePlus.gov » You May ...
  2. Diabetic Foot Exam: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/diabetic-foot-exam
    ... problems that can lead to serious infection and amputation (surgery to remove all or part of your ... foot ulcers and infections that could lead to amputation. If your risk is high, your provider will ...
  3. Measures Used for the State Quality and Disparities Maps - 2023 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report - ... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK600460
    ... age 18 and over HCUP 2020 Lower extremity amputations among admissions for diabetes per 100,000 population, ... age 18 and over HCUP 2020 Lower extremity amputations among admissions for diabetes per 100,000 population, ...
  4. Gas gangrene 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000620.htm
    ... remove dead, damaged, and infected tissue. Surgical removal (amputation) of an arm or leg may be needed to control the spread of infection. Amputation sometimes must be done before all test results ...
  5. Frostbite 
    https://medlineplus.gov/frostbite.html
    ... the body, and severe cases can lead to amputation . If you have frostbite, the skin in that ... treatment characteristics that predict symptom resolution and limb amputation... Article: Skin organoid transplantation promotes tissue repair with ...
  6. Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK596643
    ... molecular genetic testing. Management. Treatment of manifestations: Surgical amputation for polydactyly if desired; surgical correction of genu ... window Manifestation/Concern Treatment Considerations/Other ... amputation (if desired) Musculoskeletal Surgical correction of genu valgum ...
  7. Compartment syndrome 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001224.htm
    ... leg will no longer work. Surgery or even amputation may be needed to correct the problem. Acute ... occurs in the forearm. In more severe cases, amputation may be required.
  8. MEASURES USED IN THE STATE MAPS - 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK587183
    ... age 18 and over HCUP 2019 Lower extremity amputations among admissions for diabetes per 100,000 population, ... age 18 and over HCUP 2019 Lower extremity amputations among admissions for diabetes per 100,000 population, ...
  9. Amniotic band sequence 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001579.htm
    ... arms, legs, fingers, or toes and may cause amputation. ... a finger, toe, arm or leg missing (congenital amputation) Defect (cleft or hole) of the abdomen or ...
  10. Discussion - Physical Activity and the Health of Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Review in Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral .... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK574864
    ... with MS, CP, SCI, as well as stroke, amputation, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and others. In addition to ... and strength training in people with lower limb amputation using a prosthesis. A 2019 systematic review 287 ...
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Limb loss and amputations have different causes including birth defects, cancer and injuries. Physical therapy and counseling may help with recovery.

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