Amputation
Amputation is the removal of a limb by trauma, medical illness, or surgery. As a surgical measure, it is used to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb, such as malignancy or gangrene. In some cases, it is carried out on individuals as a preventative surgery for such problems. A special case is that of congenital amputation, a congenital disorder, where fetal limbs have been cut off by constrictive bands. In some countries, amputation of the hands, feet or other body parts is or was used as a form of punishment for people who committed crimes. Amputation has also been used as a tactic in war and acts of terrorism; it may also occur as a war injury. In some cultures and religions, minor amputations or mutilations are considered a ritual accomplishment.
Related Links:
Limb Amputation: Reasons, Procedure, Recovery
Amputation | Limb Loss | MedlinePlus
Related Videos:
Below Knee Amputation part 1

Hand Amputation

*WARNING GRAPHIC* | MY FINGER AMPUTATION!

A few hours post-amputation

History of Amputation
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Below Knee Amputation part 1
Source: Shirish Karki
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Hand Amputation
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*WARNING GRAPHIC* | MY FINGER AMPUTATION!
Source: Elle Tayla
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A few hours post-amputation
Source: Stumpalina
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History of Amputation
Source: Avery Thing