Disarticulation
Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 20 Dec 2019
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Hacking C, Bell D, Knipe H, Disarticulation. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 18 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-37380
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The term disarticulation refers to the disconnection of all or part of a limb from the body, specifically through a joint. This is in contrast to amputation, which is the disconnection or removal of the structure through a bone.
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