Question

Amputation is a medical procedure which refers to:

• A. Surgical removal of skin.
• B. Surgical removal of a part of legs/hands.
• C. Addition of an eye.
• D. Surgical removal of an eye.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Surgical removal of a part of legs/hands.

Amputation refers to the surgical removal of a portion of legs/hands. The surgery is performed in case your arm is severely infected, and the infection is spreading. There are several other reasons to perform this surgery.