When amputation is the only option

Article Abstract:

Smoking as an important cause of amputation is rarely mentioned in the media. Amputation can be caused by trauma, such as a crush injury. Sometimes the limb has to be amputated immediately but in other cases around 18-24 months following an incident. Amputation may be also necessary after a severe infection. The majority of amputations are due to vascular damage, such as smoking and diabetes. Diabetes leads to vascular damage and may also cause an infection resulting in amputation. Around 40% of the 5,125 lower-limb amputations in 1997-98 were due to vascular disease.

Health aspects, Causes of, Complications and side effects, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Smoking

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Digital replantation following amputation due to trauma

Article Abstract:

Digits amputated through trauma can be replanted and regain its function. The initial care includes wrapping the detached digit in moistened gauze, immersing in ice slush and so on followed by surgery to re-establish blood flow and finally the postoperative care which includes pain management, occurrence of complications or any infection and hand therapy.

Methods, Postoperative care, Psychic trauma, Trauma (Psychology), Traumatic amputation

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Acoustic neuroma

Article Abstract:

Acoustic neuroma is a benign tumour affecting the eighth cranial nerve, which grows slowly over several years, and is the most common type of intracranial tumour. The treatment depends on age, general health, tumour position, size and speed of growth and is carried out in specialist centers.

Acoustic neuroma, Intracranial tumors, Intracranial tumours

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