TRAUMATIC ARM AMPUTATION, AN UNCOMMON PARACHUTING INJURY

Parachuting is a unique method of deploying troops. Accidents in parac huting are common, but usually carry minimal risk for severe injury, M ost accidents occur during landing and injuries often affect the lower limbs and spine. Traumatic amputation of a limb is an extremely rare event in parachuting, We present a case of a parachutist who suffered a traumatic amputation of the left hand during jumping off the plane.