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(S58) Traumatic amputation of forearm
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16 697 in individuals diagnosis traumatic amputation of forearm confirmed
Diagnosis traumatic amputation of forearm is diagnosed Men are 70.53% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis traumatic amputation of forearm
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis traumatic amputation of forearm
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease traumatic amputation of forearm - Men aged 45-49 and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 20-29, 40-49, 70-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-19, 30-39, 50-69
Disease Features traumatic amputation of forearm
Absence or low individual and public risk
Traumatic amputation of forearm - what does this mean
Traumatic amputation of the forearm occurs when there is a traumatic injury to the arm, such as a crush injury, that results in the complete severing of the arm at the level of the forearm. this can result in the complete loss of the arm and can lead to significant physical and psychological trauma.
What happens during the disease - traumatic amputation of forearm
Traumatic amputation of the forearm typically occurs as a result of a traumatic injury, such as a motor vehicle accident, a fall from a height, or an industrial accident. the initial injury typically involves severe crushing or laceration of the forearm, resulting in tissue damage and disruption of the blood vessels, nerves, and tendons. this disruption of the blood vessels and nerves can cause further tissue damage and lead to the eventual death of the tissue, necessitating the amputation of the affected limb.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the amputated limb
- X-ray imaging of the affected limb
- CT scan of the affected limb
- MRI of the affected limb
- Ultrasound of the affected limb
- Blood tests to check for infection
- Stump evaluation to check for complications
- Assessment of the patient’s physical and psychological health
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To restore as much functionality as possible to the affected limb.
- Provide wound care and infection control
- Provide pain management
- Provide physical and occupational therapy
- Provide psychological support
- Provide prosthetic fitting and training
- Provide adaptive equipment training
- Provide long-term follow-up care
19 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Traumatic amputation of forearm - Prevention
The primary prevention of traumatic amputation of the forearm is to ensure that the environment is safe and that protective equipment is used when working with hazardous materials. additionally, proper safety protocols should be followed when operating machinery and tools, and the use of safety guards and other protective devices should be encouraged.