Table1.
List of Amputated limbs in landmine explosion survivors under 18 years old
| Amputation level | Right n (%) | Left n(%) | Both n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper (n=27) | |||
| Fingers or partial hand (Transcarpal) | 5 (18.5) | 6 (22.2) | 2 (7.4) |
| At the wrist (Wrist disarticulation) | 4 (14.8) | 2 (7.4) | 0 |
| Below the elbow (Trans radial) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| At the elbow (Elbow disarticulation) | 5 (18.5) | 2 (7.4) | 1 (3.7) |
| Above the elbow (Trans humeral) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| At the shoulder (Shoulder disarticulation) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Above the shoulder (Forequarter) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 (51.8) | 10 (37.0) | 3 (11.1) |
| Lower (n=15) | |||
| Foot (including toes or partial foot) | 1 (6.7) | 1 (6.7) | 0 |
| At the ankle (Ankle disarticulation) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Below the knee (Trans tibial) | 3 (20.0) | 7 (46.6) | 0 |
| At the knee (Knee disarticulation) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Above the knee (Tran femoral) | 0 | 1 (6.7) | 1 (6.7) |
| At the hip (Hip disarticulation) | 1 (6.7) | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 (33.3) | 9 (60.0) | 1 (6.7) |