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Hip amputations had the highest fatality rate at 88% due to blood loss and took many hours. Amputations below the knee had a much lower fatality rate and were more common. Forearm amputations had a 14% fatality rate and were performed similarly to below the knee amputations. Finger and toe amputations were the least common and had the lowest fatality rates.

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