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Assessment of IndividualsFollowing Lower ExtremityAmputation
 
Incidence
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PVD
(Peripheral Vascular Disease)Dysvascular Ralated Amputations is the leading cause(82% of limb loss)Men more than women 2-3:1 and African AmericanAssociated with smoking and diabetesInfections can be a complication ie. Staph, Osteomyelitis97% of PVD account for lower limb amputations
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Trauma
is the second leading cause of amputation68.6% are upper extremity amputationsMVA or gunshotsLeading cause in 20-30 age groupMen more than women 9-10:1
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Tumor
is the third leading causeLeading cause in 10-20 age group
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