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During hip amputation, the entire lower extremity through the hip joint is surgically removed.
Also Known As:
Conditions
Treated with Hip Amputation:
Hip amputation may be performed in cases of a malignant tumor of the
femur through the hip and trauma or infection of the femur and hip.
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There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to hip amputation.
Anesthesia
with Hip Amputation:
Hip amputation is performed under general
anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware
during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Hip Amputation:
Possible risks following hip amputation include nerve damage, peripheral
nerve damage, anemia, ileus, bleeding, urinary tract infection and a negative
reaction to the anesthesia that is used. It is also possible for the skin flap
to fail to heal and for the infection or cancer to return.
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