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Amputation may, very rarely, be preferred in a case with a long-standing discharging sinus, especially if the sinus undergoes a malignant change. Amputation Amputation is a procedure where a part of the limb is removed through one or more bones. Disarticulation is a procedure where the limb is removed through a joint. Indications of amputation Indications of amputations may be absolute or relative :- A) Absolute indications Gas gangrene Diabetic gangrene Irreparable loss of blood supply due to trauma or disease Peripheral vascular disease (Burger's gangrene) B) Relative indications Trauma Tumors Severe loss of function of limb Nerve injuries Congenital anomalies Overall most common cause of amputation is trauma (injury) to a limb.