What is aka surgery?
Introduction. Above-the-knee amputations (AKA) involve removing the leg from the body by cutting through both the thigh tissue and femoral bone. This procedure may be necessary for a wide variety of reasons, such as trauma, infection, tumor, and vascular compromise.
What is Transhumeral amputation?
In a transhumeral amputation (also known as ‘above the elbow’), the amputation occurs through the upper arm bone (the humerus) , so that the elbow is no longer present.
What is the most common lower limb amputation?
Of the approximately 1 million unilateral lower-extremity amputations due to dysvascular conditions, the most common were toe (33.2%), transtibial (28.2%), transfemoral (26.1%), and foot amputations (10.6%).
What is Transcarpal amputation?
Transcarpal. Transcarpal amputations are a common type of amputation and occur due to a variety of reasons including trauma, peripheral vascular issues, and infection. It is preferable to more proximal amputations because flexion and extension of the wrist are preserved, improving overall function.
Which type of amputation would be most difficult to rehabilitate?
A lower extremity amputation can be a difficult injury to rehabilitate, and it requires hard work and the right care team to fully recover. Be sure to work closely with your PT to be sure you are getting the best care possible after your lower extremity amputation.
What is the number one cause of amputation?
The most common cause of amputations was trauma (117 cases or 54.16%). Diabetes in 57 patients (26.38%) was the second cause of amputation; 23 (10.46%) had severe obstruction of blood vessels with or without gangrene or vascular embolism.
What are the different types of amputations?
Types… Definitive end-bearing amputation o Weight is taken through the end of the stump o The scar should not be terminal o Bone end must be solid (cut near the joint) Definitive non-end-bearing amputation o Commonest variety o All upper limb & most lower limb amputations o The scar can be terminal 13. Types… 14.
When is an amputation considered a non-viable injury?
In trauma one or more of these blood vessels may be ruptured beyond repair due to the nature of the injuries sustained – e.g. in a car accident, gunshot wound or blast. In this situation an amputation is performed as the limb does not have any blood supply beyond the level of injury and is therefore deemed non-viable.
What happens when you revise an amputation procedure?
When revising an amputation the surgeon manages each tissue type with the same goals as when proceeding with the primary amputation. In revision amputation cases, the muscles may be scarred and atrophic. Unfortunately muscle stabilization, while technically possible, is less effective with each successive operation.
Can a below knee amputation be performed above knee?
Can be performed on below-knee or above-knee amputation. This method prevents deformity of the residual limb by preventing the excessive shift of the muscle during contraction (when this happens it interferes with the muscle control in the prosthesis). Myoplasty: Attaching sectioned muscles to opposing muscles Amputations classifications: