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Indications for amputation in amputees who had complications
| Complication | Indications for Amputation |
Number |
| Wound infection | Severe crush injury | 10 |
| TBS gangrene | 3 | |
| Necrotizing fasciitis | 1 | |
| Diabetic foot gangrene | 1 | |
| Malignant tumour | 2 | |
| Sub-Total | 17 | |
| Wound dehiscence | Severe crush injury | 2 |
| Diabetic foot gangrene | 1 | |
| Surgical site infection | 1 | |
| Sub-Total | 4 | |
| Stump osteomyelitis | Severe crush injury | 2 |
| Lymphoedema | 1 | |
| Sub-Total | 3 |
