There are upper and lower limb amputations, partial amputations, and complete amputations.
Types of Amputation Injuries
Regardless of the type of amputation you or a loved one has suffered, call our Pennsylvania amputation attorneys to discuss the facts of your case so we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Lower limb amputations vary from the partial removal of a toe to the loss of the entire leg or even up as far as part of the pelvis. Types of lower limb amputations include:
- Partial foot amputation usually involves removal of one or multiple toes. Balance and walking is affected by this type of amputation.
- Ankle disarticulation is amputation of the foot at the ankle. Movement with a prosthesis is possible with this type of amputation.
- Below knee amputations are called transtibial amputations. These types of amputations are removal of the leg below the knee joint. The knee joint is still functional.
- Through the knee amputations are the removal of the lower leg and the knee joint. The remaining part of the leg is able to bear weight because the femur is still intact.
- Above knee amputations, called transfemoral amputations, are amputations of the entire leg.
- Hip disarticulation amputations are removal of the leg up to the hip joint. Some variations of hip disarticulation leave the upper femur for better sitting position.
- Hemipelvectomy is an amputation that removes the entire limp and partial removal of the pelvis.
Upper limb amputations vary from the partial removal of a finger to the loss of the entire arm and even partial removal of the shoulder. Types of upper limb amputations include:
- Partial hand amputation usually involves fingertips, parts of the fingers, and whole finger amputation. The most common single digit lost is the thumb. Losing a thumb causes victims to lose the ability to grasp, manipulate, or pick up objects. The hand can still perform those tasks if any other finger is amputated, but with less precision.
- Removal of the entire hand but leaving the wrist intact is called metacarpal amputation.
- Wrist disarticulation is amputation of the hand and wrist joint.
- Amputation below the elbow is called transradial amputation. Transradial amputation is partial removal of the forearm right below the elbow joint.
- Elbow disarticulation is amputation of the forearm to the elbow.
- Above elbow amputation, transhumeral amputation, is the removal of the arm above the elbow.
- Shoulder disarticulation and forequarter amputation is the removal of the entire arm including the shoulder blade and collar bone.
If you or a loved one is suffering with any of the above amputation types, please, contact our Pennsylvania amputation lawyers by calling 1-800-444-5309 now for a free consultation. The attorneys at The Pisanchyn Law Firm want to help you and your loved ones after the tragedy you have experienced. We, along with our team of medical and legal experts, will fight to get you the compensation and justice you deserve.