What is above knee amputation (right)?
An above-the-knee amputation (AKA) is the surgical removal of the leg above the knee. Reasons for an AKA include poor blood flow which cannot be corrected resulting in tissue loss or extreme pain, severe infection, trauma or injury, tumor or congenital disorder.
How do members experience above knee amputation (right)?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with above knee amputation (right)*
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Top treatments taken by people for above knee amputation (right)*
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Who has above knee amputation (right) on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | |
| Female | 22 |
Talk to people with above knee amputation (right)
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