Table 2.
Indications for amputations
| Indication | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetic foot |
68 |
41.9 |
| Trauma |
62 |
38.4 |
| RTAs |
(37) |
|
| Falls |
(13) |
|
| Assault |
(10) |
|
| Bite injuries |
(2) |
|
| Snake |
1 |
|
| Crocodile |
1 |
|
| Peripheral vascular disease |
14 |
8.6 |
| Malignancy |
12 |
7.4 |
| Squamous cell carcinoma |
(6) |
|
| Osteosarcoma |
(4) |
|
| Marjolin’s ulcer |
(2) |
|
| Post-burn contractures |
3 |
1.9 |
| Iatrogenic |
2 |
1.2 |
| Complication of POP |
(1) |
|
| Prolonged tourniquet use |
(1) |
|
| Congenital limb deformity | 1 | 0.6 |