Upper limb amputation Flashcards
1
Q
Forequarter amputation consist of removal of what?
A
Upper extremity and shoulder girdle
2
Q
Shoulder disarticulation consists of removal of what?
A
Upper extremity
3
Q
Transhumeral consist of removal of what?
A
Half of humerus, elbow and down
4
Q
Elbow disarticulation?
A
Removal of lower arm through elbow joint
5
Q
Transradial ?
A
Removal through radius, losing wrist in hand
6
Q
Wrist disarticulation?
A
Removal of hand through wrist joint
7
Q
Partial hand, amputation?
A
Lose part of hand through rows of carpals
8
Q
Digital amputation?
A
Removal of digits through metacarpalphalengeal joint or below
