Arm amputation causes a huge disability.

The treatment for this is amputation.

I've never even assisted in an amputation.

Well how about with higher levels of amputation?

One man reportedly underwent amputation of his hand and foot on 21 April 1997 and at least two other persons were reported to be awaiting amputation.

Todd Kuiken Okay, so after your amputation, you healed up.

Amputation of the right hand is prescribed for a first theft offence and amputation of the left foot at the ankle for a subsequent offence (article 298).

Amputation, flagellation and other forms of corporal punishment should be ended.

Amputation practised on an inveterate thief was a deterrent for the population at large since beating and imprisonment would not deter him and Islamic teachings prescribed amputation for habitual theft.

And it's produced a great amputation, a shallow view of human nature.

The Government advises that, in practice, no amputation punishments are now being carried out.

Amputation was said to be performed by doctors or, in some cases, by Taliban guards.

36. With regard to amputation, the Special Representative notes that according to the Iranian press and foreign wire services, amputation continues to be a judicially imposed punishment, chiefly, it would seem, for those convicted of repeated theft.

Highway robbery is punishable by amputation of the right hand and left foot (article 307 (2)).

For your information, gentlemen... this is a straightforward amputation of the lower extremity of the femur.

Reportedly, six of the men were to hang three were to be hanged until dead, after which their bodies would be publicly crucified and 10 were to suffer amputation of their right hand and left foot (cross limb amputation).

The Offence against Property (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979, provides for amputation of the hand for theft.

(g) To take all necessary measures to end amputation and public flogging and to pursue vigorously penitentiary reform

(h) To end amputation and flogging and all other forms of punishment that are cruel, inhuman or degrading

When wrapped around limbs and fins, it can cause circulation loss and amputation, especially as the animal grows.

Along with heart disease, these complications can include circulatory problems such as stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation.

Flogging, amputation and stoning, which are recognized as penalties for criminal offences, are not compatible with the Covenant.

Arm amputation is usually caused by trauma, with things like industrial accidents, motor vehicle collisions or, very poignantly, war.

The question that was being asked of me was a different one, which was, did she also need an amputation?

He shares that Special Rapporteur s concern at continuing resort to measures of amputation and mutilation (paras. 12 15 and 108).

(d) The use of torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment, in particular the practice of amputation and flogging

The information pertains to a variety of methods of punishment, including flagellation, stoning, amputation of ears, fingers, toes or limbs, and branding or tattooing.

It is alleged that Kamulete Ngabo and Byamungu Baroki died and Luanda Kibabo required the amputation of one hand as a result of this treatment.

The Shariah courts established by the Taliban have continued to pronounce sentences of amputation of the hand or foot for theft, reportedly often after summary trials.

The courts order the swift and immediate enforcement of sentences that range from public lashing, stoning, amputation (although apparently less frequent during last year), and execution.

(i) To take all necessary steps to end the use of torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment, in particular the practice of amputation

In addition, the injuries received by Badri Zarandia during his arrest in October 1994 necessitated amputation of his leg following a reported lack of prompt medical attention.

The Committee welcomes the adoption of Revolutionary Command Council Decree No. 91 of 1996, which repeals the application of the death penalty and amputation in certain cases.

At least 18 persons had reportedly been sentenced to amputation, but it was unknown whether the sentences had been carried out. Ali Ahmad Qassim Khubayzan had allegedly been sentenced in 1995 to have his eyes gouged out, despite the fact that the Penal Code contains no provision for such punishment, in addition to a sentence of amputation of the right hand, left foot, and death.

(f) The use of torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment, in particular the practice of amputation and the growing number of cases of public flogging

I think a lot of times we hear about diabetics, diabetic ulcers, we just don't connect the ulcer with the eventual treatment, which is amputation, if you can't heal it.

These health effects are serious. Diabetes already is the major cause of kidney failure, blindness, and lower limb amputation in many countries, and a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.

The Committee is deeply concerned that Iraq has resorted to the imposition of cruel, inhuman and degrading punishments, such as amputation and branding, which are incompatible with article 7 of the Covenant.

4. The Special Representative also raised the issue of torture, and cruel, degrading and inhuman punishment in connection with a number of sentences ordering the amputation of fingers of persons found guilty.

On 25 April 1997, the Special Rapporteur sent an urgent appeal in conjunction with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan concerning the administration of amputation as a form of punishment by the Taliban authorities. According to reports received at the time, sentences of amputation may be decreed following summary trials by Islamic Courts or may be carried out on the orders of Taliban commanders or other officials.

In many countries persons who have committed crimes under the age of 18 can be sentenced to death or life imprisonment or subjected to corporal punishment or punishments including amputation, flogging or stoning.

While testimony would indicate that the penalties of disfigurement through amputation and branding are now rarely if ever applied, the Special Rapporteur observes again that the relevant decrees have yet to be abrogated.

So why was it that, just a few nights later, as I stood in that same E.R. and determined that my diabetic patient did indeed need an amputation, why did I hold her in such bitter contempt?

One of the urgent appeals was made in conjunction with the Special Representative on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, concerning the alleged resumption of amputation as a punishment for criminal offences.

Provision is made in the amount of 30,500 for replacement of items such as an electric suction pump, autoclave and metal case for autoclave, suction pump recharging adapter, surgical knives, amputation equipment, surgical clothing and vacuum mattress.