Traumatic amputation of foot, level unspecified - what does this mean
Traumatic amputation of the foot occurs when a traumatic injury, such as a crush injury, gunshot wound, or motor vehicle accident, severs the foot from the leg. the level of amputation can range from a partial amputation of toes to a complete amputation of the foot.
What happens during the disease - traumatic amputation of foot, level unspecified
Traumatic amputation of the foot can occur when a traumatic force, such as a motor vehicle accident or a crushing injury, causes the tissue of the foot to be severed. this can occur at any level, from the ankle down to the toes, depending on the severity of the injury. the tissue damage can be so severe that it results in the complete separation of the foot from the body.