major amputations

Do Amputees Live Shorter Lives?

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Do Amputees Live Shorter Lives? Do amputees live shorter lives? Mortality following amputation ranges from 13 to 40% in 1 year, 35–65% in 3 years, and 39–80% in 5 years, being worse than most malignancies. Why do amputees live shorter? How Does Traumatic Amputation Affect Life Expectancy? Post-traumatic lower limb amputees have an increased morbidity

Does Amputation Shorten Life Expectancy?

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Does Amputation Shorten Life Expectancy? Does amputation shorten life expectancy? Mortality following amputation ranges from 13 to 40% in 1 year, 35–65% in 3 years, and 39–80% in 5 years, being worse than most malignancies. Why do amputees have a shorter life expectancy? How Does Traumatic Amputation Affect Life Expectancy? Post-traumatic lower limb amputees have