T05.5: Traumatic amputation of both legs [any level]

Traumatic amputation of both legs at any level is a severe injury that happens when both legs are fully or partially detached from the body as the result of an accident or trauma. Common causes include explosives in a war situation, motor vehicle accidents, or industrial accidents, such as machinery mishaps among others. The level of amputation can vary depending on the severity and location of the injury. The injury typically presents with an obvious physical loss of the legs along with symptoms like severe pain, bleeding, and shock due to blood loss and psychological trauma. There can also be complications such as infections, phantom limb pain (feeling pain in the amputated area), and psychological effects like depression and anxiety. This condition requires immediate medical attention and would often require a combination of several strategies to manage, including surgery, medications, psychological support, and physical rehabilitation.