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When you think of catastrophic injuries, amputation probably comes to mind. Losing a limb is probably one of the most serious injuries a person could ever face. It can result in significant physical and mental health issues as well as lifelong treatment.
There are two main types of amputation. The most common type is a traumatic amputation, which occurs due to car accidents, machinery accidents, falling objects, and accidents involving explosions. There are also surgical amputations, which occur when blood supply to an injured limb is lost. The cells in the limb’s tissue will die. Since the tissue cannot be repaired, amputation is the only option.
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Amputation Statistics
Amputation is an injury that happens more often than you may think. Here’s what you should know:
- Roughly 2 million people in the United States have lost a limb.
- The most common amputation accident involves partial hand amputation. There are more than 60,000 of these accidents every year.
- Losing an arm is the second most common form of amputation.
- Most victims of amputation are 15-40 years old.
- Nearly 80% of amputation victims are male.
