Shoulder Amputation With Extensive Resection of the Shoulder Girdle (Forequarter Amputation)

Shoulder amputation with extensive resection of the shoulder girdle (forequarter amputation) is a surgical operation that involves removing the entire upper limb along with the scapula and collarbone.

This type of amputation is usually performed for cancer, such as bone or soft tissue sarcoma in the shoulder or forearm. Removing not only the limb, but also part of the shoulder girdle allows you to remove the tumor as much as possible and prevent its spread.

Compared to conventional limb amputation, this operation is more extensive and traumatic for the patient. However, in some cases it is the only chance to cure and save lives. A similar operation for the lower limb is amputation of the leg with resection of the pelvic girdle.

Shoulder amputation with extensive resection of the shoulder girdle (forequarter amputation) is an operation in which the entire upper limb, including the shoulder blades and collarbones, is removed. It is usually performed for cancer or injuries that require amputation of an entire limb. This operation is often performed for malignant tumors that are localized in the proximal arm, in the shoulder area, or adjacent to this area. Shoulder surgeries are used for advanced disease and metastatic lesions. In this case, varesculoarterectomy and varectomy of the clavicular-acromial

Shoulder amputation with extensive resection of the shoulder girdle (Forequarter amputation) is one of the most serious surgical procedures, which is aimed at removing the entire upper limb and associated structures. This operation is performed in cases of bone or soft tissue sarcoma in or around the shoulder joint. Other medical causes of amputations include severe bone and joint disease, displaced fractures, and nerve and vascular damage, which can cause problems with upper limb function.

The first step in the operation is the administration of anesthesia, which provides the patient with anesthesia and pain relief during manipulation of the limb. The surgeon then begins to cut through the skin and muscle over the area where the amputation will be performed. This is done to gain access to the bones and joint where the amputation is to be performed. Depending on the reason for the amputation, the surgeon may choose different amputation techniques.

The first method involves cutting off the bone and then resecting the shoulder to the required level. Another method of amputation eliminates the resection of muscle fibers, while leaving bone structures after amputation of an entire limb. The amputation process can be lengthy and requires full surgical penetration. Sometimes damage to the nerves in the process of breaking the integrity can lead to partial or complete paralysis of the limb.