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                General Principles of Amputation Surgery

Chapter Two, "General Principles of Amputation Surgery", by Douglas G. Smith, MD, from the Atlas of Amputation and Limb Deficiencies (1). Available with permission from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Click here to access or choose a topic below.			Click here to buy
Topics: Levels of Amputation The Skin The Muscle The Nerves Blood Vessels Bone Tissue Skin Closure Staged Amputations	Revision Amputation Postoperative Management Soft Dressings Rigid Dressings Immediate Post-Surgical Prosthesis First Year of Amputee Care Choice of Prosthetic Components Conclusion Acknowledgement and References

1. Smith, Douglas G., John W. Michael, and John H. Bowker. Atlas of Amputation and Limb Deficiencies,
                 Surgical, Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Principles. 3rd ed. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of
                 Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2004.