Mortality following amputation ranges from 13 to 40% in 1 year, 35–65% in 3 years, and 39–80% in 5 years, being worse than most malignancies.

Can amputees drink alcohol?

Individuals with amputations have a basic right to receive treatment for any issue, including alcohol use disorder, that is of the same quality as that available to anyone else being treated for the same condition.

What is considered a traumatic amputation?

Traumatic amputation is the loss of a body part, usually a finger, toe, arm, or leg, that occurs as the result of an accident or injury.