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Amputation Procedure (Surgical Removal of an Extremity/Limb) Procedure Overview What is amputation? Amputation is a surgical procedure that involves removal of an extremity/limb (leg or arm) or a part of a limb (such as a toe, finger, foot, or hand), usually as a result of injury, disease, infection, or surgery (to remove tumors from bones and muscles). About 1.8 million individuals in the US are living with an amputation. Amputation of the leg (above and below-knee) is the most common type of amputatio...

All About Muscle Cramps Most of us have experienced the pain of a muscle cramp. Maybe you called it "charley horse," especially if the cramp was in your calf. Muscle cramps -- involuntary muscle contractions -- are common. But even though they can be quite painful, they don't cause damage. Any muscle can cramp, but the muscles of the calf, back of the thigh and front of the thigh are most commonly affected, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Cramps are also common in the feet, han...

Posture Perfect: Standing Up for Your Back Correct posture—while standing, sitting, or sleeping—is important for a healthy, pain-free back. Good posture keeps your bones in their natural, proper alignment, says the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). That, in turn, puts less stress on the rest of your body, whether you're moving or at rest. Bones that are out of line are at the mercy of gravity and put strain on supporting muscles and ligaments. You can cause the same kind of stress if you slo...