Which major situational occurrences might lead to amputations? (Select all that apply.)
a. Trauma
b. Disease
c. Tumors
d. Congenital defects
e. Carelessness
A, B, C, D
The categories of occurrences that lead to amputation are trauma, disease, tumors, and congenital defects. Carelessness frequently leads to trauma.
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