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Amputation ( 38 Questions)
Which of the following statements best describes amputation?
A surgical procedure to repair damaged bones and tissues: This statement is incorrect. Amputation involves the removal of a limb or body part rather than repairing damaged bones and tissues.
: Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or body part due to injury, disease, or medical necessity. It involves cutting through bones, muscles, and other tissues to remove the affected limb or body part.
A procedure to treat joint diseases and improve mobility: While amputation may improve mobility in certain cases, it is not primarily used to treat joint diseases. Joint diseases are usually managed through other treatment modalities.
The transplantation of a healthy limb from one person to another: This statement is incorrect. Amputation does not involve the transplantation of a healthy limb from one person to another. It is the removal of an affected limb or body part from the same individual.
: Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or body part due to injury, disease, or medical necessity. It involves cutting through bones, muscles, and other tissues to remove the affected limb or body part.
a. A surgical procedure to repair damaged bones and tissues: This statement is incorrect. Amputation involves the removal of a limb or body part rather than repairing damaged bones and tissues.
c. A procedure to treat joint diseases and improve mobility: While amputation may improve mobility in certain cases, it is not primarily used to treat joint diseases. Joint diseases are usually managed through other treatment modalities.
d. The transplantation of a healthy limb from one person to another: This statement is incorrect. Amputation does not involve the transplantation of a healthy limb from one person to another. It is the removal of an affected limb or body part from the same individual.