Above elbow amputation (left)
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What is above elbow amputation (left)?
Irreparable loss of the blood supply of a diseased or injured upper extremity is the only absolute indication for amputation regardless of all other circumstances. Severe instances of peripheral vascular disease, traumatic injury, thermal and electrical injury, and frostbite may require amputation.
Common symptoms reported by people with above elbow amputation (left)
Treatments taken by people for above elbow amputation (left)
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Compare treatments taken by people with above elbow amputation (left)
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Got a question about living with above elbow amputation (left)? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has above elbow amputation (left) on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 8 say above elbow amputation (left) is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 2 |