What is above knee amputation (right)?

An above-the-knee amputation (AKA) is the surgical removal of the leg above the knee. Reasons for an AKA include poor blood flow which cannot be corrected resulting in tissue loss or extreme pain, severe infection, trauma or injury, tumor or congenital disorder.

How do members experience above knee amputation (right)?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with above knee amputation (right)*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for above knee amputation (right)*

Who has above knee amputation (right) on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 5
40s 7
50s 10
60s 7
70+ 10

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 18
Female 21