Amputation — loss of a limb or body part — can occur due to many causes and at any age.
The number of persons with amputation worldwide is not currently tracked by any organization. In the United States, an estimated
350,000 people are living with limb amputation, with approximately 135,000 new amputations occurring each year.
Types of Amputation A variety of factors determine which part of a limb is amputated.
