Canadian Medical Guide > Anatomy > Body Regions > Extremities > Amputation Stumps Terms and Definitions




Amputation Stumps

Medical Definition: The part of a limb or tail following amputation that is proximal to the amputated section.
Guide Notes: restrict to extremities: do not use for gastric stump ( = GASTRIC STUMP), appendiceal stump, ureteral stump, cervical stump & the like (indexed probably under relevant -ECTOMY or other surg term)

Amputation Stumps Medical Definitions and Terms

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