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The present infographic provides significant information regarding the specificities of each surgical step of limb amputation (Pre-Surgical, Surgical, Post-Surgical). The psychological preparation, a brief explanation on the history of techniques and knowledge surrounding the degrees of amputation, as well as a topic about the accurate choice of said degree, the ideal care for the stump and the scar, the correct treatment of edemas and bandaging of the residual limb, and relevant information on prostheses fitting are some of the main topics approached by this resource. This infographic also counts with the correct conducts to be executed, during the rehabilitation process, by the person who has been through the surgical process of amputation, involving exercises, training, cleaning, bandaging etc.

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