Category : Amputation

Amputation

What to Expect After an Amputation

Mark Hickey
The most important goal of a victim’s treatment, from the operation to rehabilitation and the fitting of the prosthesis, is to restore his or her mobility. Whether a victim has known about amputation surgery for a while or recently found out due to a car accident or other event, it is important to understand that amputees are not alone. The procedure may be necessary if a diseased or injured limb does not heal and if...