Amputee Rehabilitation Download PDF, 7.40MB, PDF A lower limb amputation is often performed when a limb can no longer be salvaged. Common reasons for amputation include:Severe infection of the soft tissues or bone of the footDiabetes-related foot complicationsPeripheral vascular disease causing poor blood supply to the legsTrauma such as a road traffic accidentTumour affecting limbThis is a patient-friendly education booklet prepared by your rehabilitation team to help you understand and prepare for your recovery. Please review this booklet with them. Do not attempt the exercises in the booklet on your own before the advice of the rehabilitation team. [Please download the PDF file if you are unable to view the image below.]