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I just sent off my first query! I was mostly just desperate to see some sort of progress and was just sick of not writing for a while...maybe not the best approach, but I've been working on this book for years. So...one milestone achieved!!!
Amputation - a surgical procedure involving the removal of all or part of a limb, often performed to preserve life or prevent further bodily harm due to severe trauma, infection, tumors, or vascular diseases.
Traumatic amputation - the loss of a body part, usually a finger, toe, arm, or leg, that occurs as the result of an accident or injury.
Commonly, extremities such as arms and legs are the focus of surgical amputations, which can arise from conditions like ischemia, uncontrolled diabetes, or significant injuries.
The procedure transforms the remaining limb into a stump that can accommodate prosthetic devices, enhancing mobility and quality of life post-surgery.
Prosthetics - surgically implanted or otherwise artificial replacement limbs or body parts.
Symptoms of traumatic amputations may include:
Bleeding (may be minimal or severe, depending on the location and nature of the injury)
Pain (the degree of pain is not always related to the severity of the injury or the amount of bleeding)
Crushed body tissue (badly mangled, but still partially attached by muscle, bone, tendon, or skin)
3 General Classes of Surgical Amputation
provisional or open,
conventional or standard, and
osteomyoplastic.
The techniques for each are briefly described:
The technique for a provisional amputation is often referred to as guillotine.
In the past, this approach was commonly used in battle situations where speed was important to minimize both blood loss and subsequent infection.
The technique is used mainly to remove a victim from a dangerous situation, typically one causing a crushing injury in which the alternative to amputation is death.
All tissues are cut circularly.
Skin is retained to the greatest degree possible, muscle and fascia are cut shorter, and the bone is cut shorter still.
The hope is that the soft tissues (skin and muscles) will ultimately cover the bone, but the results are generally unsatisfactory.
Large scars are common, and muscle frequently adheres to the bone.
Long periods are required for healing, infections are common, and prostheses do not fit well.
Another, more definitive amputation is usually required at a later date.
In a conventional amputation, skin, underlying tissues, muscle, and fascia are all cut in curved flaps that originate at the end of the remaining, unamputated bone.
The muscles, fascia, bone, and major blood vessels are divided at the base of the remaining bone; nerves are cut at a slightly higher level, approximately 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) above the end of the bone.
The nerves will retract somewhat into the muscle, minimizing postoperative pain.
Muscles are tapered so that large masses of tissue are not present over the end of the stump; this will enhance the fit of a later prosthesis.
At the cut end of the bone, the outer layer of bone is removed to reduce the possibility of bone spurs forming in the future.
The skin over the amputation site is closed loosely to avoid stretching as it heals.
The purpose of an osteomyoplastic amputation is to improve function after a prosthesis is fitted.
The preparation of skin and fascia is the same as for a conventional amputation.
Nerves and blood vessels are also divided.
Muscles are separated for about 5 centimeters (2 inches) past the point where the bone will be cut.
A portion of the outer surface (periosteum) of the bone to be amputated is sutured to the divided muscle.
The bone is then cut.
The prepared flap of periosteum and muscle is sutured to the periosteum of the stump.
This procedure covers the marrow cavity of the stump, helps to preserve the remaining bone, and reduces postoperative infections.
The remaining muscles are then sutured across the end of the stump.
The skin is closed as in a conventional amputation.
In an alternative procedure, holes are drilled in the bone of the stump.
Muscles are inserted in the holes and sutured in place.
The net effect of these osteomyoplastic procedures is to strengthen the musculature of the stump and to improve mobility for a prosthesis.
There are several common sites or levels for amputations of the leg.
Syme’s amputation is performed when most of the foot has been destroyed by trauma or compromised by poor circulation. In this type of amputation, the bones of the foot are removed, and the end of the tibia becomes the weight-bearing surface for the prosthesis.
A below-the-knee (BK) amputation is used to provide additional mobility for a prosthesis. It also leads to more complete rehabilitation because the knee is still available for movement. It is also associated with a reduction in phantom limb pain.
An above-the-knee (AK) amputation is frequently selected when gangrene extends into the muscles or skin of the calf. When the muscles of the leg are contracted, a prosthesis is not likely to be fitted or used. There is no advantage to a BK amputation in this situation. The AK amputation is associated with the highest healing rate for amputations among patients with peripheral vascular disease. The rate of a repeat amputation performed at a higher level on the leg is also low. Prostheses that permit walking, however, are less efficient with amputations at this level.
Both amputations have about the same rate of healing, but a higher percentage of individuals with BK amputations walk on prostheses than do those with AK amputations.
The choice between BK and AK amputation is determined by the general health of the patient and the potential for rehabilitation.
The most important determinant of the level of amputation, however, is the vascular status of the patient.
The leg can also be amputated at either the knee or the hip; such a procedure is a disarticulation, an amputation through a joint.
A knee disarticulation is most commonly used with children to preserve the growing portion (epiphysis) of the remaining thigh bone.
A hip disarticulation is used with tumors or extensive soft tissue injuries in the thigh.
Special prostheses that permit walking after such procedures are available, but are relatively uncommon.
However, as technology improves, such prostheses are becoming more widely available and increasingly comfortable and functional.
Portions of the upper extremity are usually amputated after extensive trauma.
Malignant disease of the bone or muscle is a less common reason for amputation at these sites.
The considerations described for the lower extremity apply to the upper extremity, namely, preserving as much tissue as possible for later rehabilitation and recovery of function.
The sites for amputation are also analogous. Individual fingers can be amputated, or the entire hand can be amputated at the wrist (a location similar to the Syme’s amputation of the foot).
Similarly, the forearm can be amputated either below the elbow or above the elbow.
Portions of the arm can be disarticulated at the elbow or at the shoulder.
Restoration of function is far more difficult, however, in an upper extremity amputation than for a lower extremity amputation. It is easier to restore the ability to walk than it is to restore hand function.
Possible Causes
A person can experience a traumatic amputation from a motor vehicle, occupational or industrial accident or combat injury.
Traumatic injury accounts for about 45% of all amputations.
A body part can be cut off or torn away in a severe accident, or it can be so badly damaged from a crush injury or severe burns that it cannot be saved.
If tissue destruction, infection or disease affects a body part in a way that makes it impossible to repair or endangers the person’s life, that part may be removed by surgical amputation.
Trauma or disease that cuts off blood flow to a body part for an extended time can also cause tissue death requiring an amputation.
An example is frostbite, which can damage the blood vessels in fingers and toes, eventually requiring their removal.
LIMB LOSS. People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for many reasons. Common ones include:
Problems with the flow of blood through your body. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation (the surgical removal of a limb).
Injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat.
Cancer.
Birth defects.
Common feelings following an amputation
The loss of a body part, especially one as visible as a finger, hand or arm, can be emotionally upsetting.
It may take time to adapt to changes in physical appearance and ability to function.
Talking about these feelings with a doctor, therapist, or other patients who have had amputations often helps patients come to terms with amputation.
You may ask your doctor to recommend a counselor to assist with this process.
It is important to remember that with time, patients adapt by finding new ways of doing daily activities.
A resource that may help is the Amputee Coalition of America.
Remember that the quality of life is directly related to one’s attitude and expectations – not just obtaining and using a prosthesis.
Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb.
Other physical problems include surgical complications and skin problems if you wear an artificial limb. Many amputees use an artificial limb. Learning how to use it takes time. Physical therapy can help you adapt.
Recovery from the loss of a limb can be hard. Sadness, anger, and frustration are common. If you are having a tough time, talk to your health care provider. Treatment with medicine or counseling can help.
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Hmm...yes! They can fight it. It is difficult and daunting, but fighting is feasible. Whether it's possible and they are going to win...
Mostly, it includes a demon taking power and coming to the world and practically destroying everything. This world would have fire and smoke and wastelands.
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It is YA, and in previous projects, my characters have been late teens, I am aiming for mid teens and am excited to try and make characters be stupid and homornal like that, lol.
This book is fantasy. I am aiming for a supernatural sub-genre of magic and witches and demons. Right now I don't think I have many ideas for comps...
Currently, I am not defining it by its tropes, mostly because I'm not sure which tropes there will be...I have a few but I don't like limiting myself like that. I really like chosen one tropes, mentorship tropes, reluctant friends/allies.
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I tend to include characters struggling with mental health (depression, anxiety, adhd). But one of my favorite characters is mute. I mostly wrote her that way in response to my depression and how I constantly felt silenced by my depression. I've done a lot of research about mutism, ASL, and deafness too. It's been a great learning opportunity for me. For this book/character I included a telepathy type magic and also ASL for her to communicate because I didn't want a fully "magic fix" for her. The telepathy is family based.
I try and include at least one character with a disability per book. And I want to do more for representation. For me, I love trying to be more open-minded and inclusive. I know I can do better. But, it's so important. I know how writing and reading are huge methods of escapism for me and I want to be a safe place for people to come to!
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Starting a new project! The outline has come along decently. But I love the discovery of it all so I am allowing myself to do a little bit of pantsing, but I did make sure my magic system and the Big Stuff was written out (ie most of the main conflict).
There are some things that are a little underdeveloped, but I'm going with it. For better or worse.
hiii ^_^ i was wondering if you had any advice for writing Deaf/deaf/HOH characters? And how it might’ve affected their childhood ?
Hi! I have this previous post: Deaf Characters. Additional notes:
Hearing loss in children can be present at birth (congenital) or develop later in childhood (acquired).
Congenital hearing loss can be hereditary (genetic) or caused by infections during pregnancy, including infection with cytomegalovirus or rubella.
Hearing loss is more common in babies who are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Hearing loss can be an isolated condition or a feature of a syndrome that causes additional symptoms.
Genetic testing can help determine the cause of hearing loss in some cases.
Acquired hearing loss can be caused by infectious diseases, such as meningitis or recurrent ear infections, as well as trauma and certain medications.
Depending on its cause and origin, the hearing loss can be:
Sensorineural, a permanent type of hearing loss which occurs when the inner ear (cochlea) or the auditory nerve is damaged or malformed
Conductive, which occurs when the sound can’t travel through the ear because of earwax build-up, a foreign body lodged somewhere in the ear, build-up of fluid or a punctured eardrum (Conductive hearing losses may be treated in some cases with medicine or surgery.)
Hearing loss is categorized as mild, moderate, severe or profound depending on its severity.
Symptoms
Reduced hearing, such as inability to hear faint sounds
Failure to respond to sound
Delay of language and speech development in young children
Unclear speech
Mild, progressive or temporary deafness may be difficult to identify as children often adapt extremely well, for example, by learning to lip-read.
However, any hearing loss, even if it’s temporary or mild, can have a big impact, particularly in the early years when children are developing their speech and language skills.
Glue ear (i.e., occurs when the middle ear becomes filled with sticky fluid), although usually temporary, affects a child’s ability to hear. Temporary hearing loss can easily be mistaken for stubbornness or being naughty.
Look out for the following signs which may indicate glue ear, mild or progressive deafness:
Changes in behaviour for example becoming withdrawn or frustrated.
Red ears in babies and/or pulling at their ears.
Delayed speech and communication development.
Mishearing and mispronouncing words.
Not hearing what's going on if there's background noise.
Not responding when called.
Problems with concentrating, tiredness and frustration that affects their behaviour.
Difficulties with reading and learning.
Wanting the volume of the TV higher than other members of your family.
In childhood:
They face daily struggles to be understood, even by their own family. This can understandably lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness and frustration.
Often a deaf child is the only deaf person in their family, their school or even their whole community, so there’s no one to share their feelings with.
Deaf children are sometimes bullied or experience stigma, discrimination or inequality because of their deafness.
In stressful situations, many deaf children are left anxious because no one has adequately explained the stress inducing situation to them.
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