Amputations
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Amputations Underlying Cause
Causes of amputations include:
Power tools
Occupational injuries
Knives
Kitchen utensils
Motor vehicle accidents
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Amputations Types
Related Topics:
Finger injury
Fingertip amputations
Hand injury
Toe injury
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Last Updated: Feb 25, 2008
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Amputations References:
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Liang HW, Chen SY, Hsu JH, Chang CW. Work-related upper limb amputations in Taiwan, 1999-2001. Am J Ind Med. 2004 Dec;46(6):649-55.
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Rosen RC. Digital amputations. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2005 Jul;22(3):343-63.
