Z89.1: Acquired absence of hand and wrist
Acquired absence of hand and wrist is a medical condition that refers to the loss of a hand and wrist due to a specific event or condition that occurred after birth. This can involve either a partial or total loss of the hand and wrist. The causes can be diverse, ranging from traumatic injuries, such as those from accidents or explosives, severe infections that necessitate surgical removal to protect the patient's overall health, or it could be a result of planned surgical interventions to treat conditions like tumors or severe, non-reversible damage from conditions like peripheral vascular disease. The person with this condition typically needs to adapt to various daily life activities post-amputation. Prosthetics or assistive devices might be used to aid in functionality and mobility.
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