amputerte

Amputerte is a Norwegian term typically used to refer to people who have undergone an amputation of a limb or significant portion of a limb. The condition may follow surgical removal for medical reasons, traumatic injury, infection, or complications of circulatory disorders such as diabetes and peripheral arterial disease. Amputation may be classified by level (e.g., partial hand, below-knee, above-knee, partial foot, upper extremity) and by laterality (unilateral or bilateral).

Care and rehabilitation for amputerte are multidisciplinary, involving surgeons, rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, prosthetists, pain specialists, and mental health professionals. Rehabilitation goals include wound healing, stump conditioning, mobility training, prosthetic fitting and training, management of pain and phantom sensations, and reintegration into daily life and work. Prosthetic technology ranges from simple mechanical devices to advanced myoelectric and osseointegrated systems, alongside adaptive equipment and assistive technologies.

Social, economic, and psychological aspects are significant for many amputerte, including barriers to accessibility, employment challenges, and social stigma. Peer support groups, specialized services, and sports participation (including Paralympic events) play important roles in rehabilitation and quality of life. Prevalence varies by region and is influenced by factors such as road traffic injuries, conflict, and burden of chronic disease; globally, millions of people live with limb loss. Prevention strategies focus on injury prevention, chronic disease management, infection control, and timely medical care.