Jornal Internacional de Medicina Física e Reabilitação
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Understanding the Secondary Effects of Amputation

Craig H Lichtblau1*, Stephen Quinnan2, Christopher Warburton3, Gabrielle Meli3, Allyson Gorman4

Amputations have taken place for thousands of years. Despite their potential to save lives, amputations come with serious health consequences, including increased risk for pain, psychopathology, injury, degeneration, and disease. Those who undergo amputation are often in need of significant aid and attendant care. It is critical to balance the reasons for pursuing amputation with the inevitable risks before choosing amputation.