Amputation
Adjusting to life after an amputation can be overwhelming and can put an incredible strain on your relationships with family and friends. Our specialist team of lawyers will provide you with effective legal advice as well as the support and guidance necessary to begin your rehabilitation. We also have access to leading medical experts and our experience working with amputees enables us to understand and plan for some of the challenges and difficulties you may encounter.
Amputation care needs
We can also help you assess your care needs including identifying the right prosthesis, fitting the prosthesis, caring for the stump, dealing with mobility problems and anticipating complications.
The level and duration of care will depend on the severity of the amputation and your ability to adapt and cope with the prosthesis. Equally the length of time over which help will be needed will vary from person to person with age and general health.
Types of Amputation Injury
Lower Limb Amputations
Foot amputation including toe and at the ankle
Transtibial amputation (below the knee)
Knee disarticulation including Gritti-Stokes
Transfemoral amputation (above the knee)
Hip disarticulation (removal of the entire leg through the hip joint)
Hemipelvectomy (removal of part of the pelvis)
Upper Limb Amputations
Hand and partial-hand amputation including finger and digital amputation (tip/portion of the finger)
Wrist disarticulation
Transradial amputation (below the elbow including forearm)
Transhumeral amputation (above the elbow)
Shoulder disarticulation
Forequarter amputation (removal of shoulder blade and collar bone)