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Terminology of acquired amputations 1-4


Trans


Disarticulation


Partial


Exception

Trans - across axis long bone


Disartic - through centre of joint


Partial - amp distal to wrist


Exception :forequarter ( amp at scap thoracic / sternoclavicular joint

Terminology for congenital amp (types)

Transverse - normal development until point of deficiency


Longitudinal - absence of skeletal anatomy ratio

Ratio men to women traumatic amps

4:1