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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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In flap method of amputation, which structure is kept shoer than the level of amputation?
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The correct answer is  Bone is kept shoer than soft tissue in flap method of amputation to facilitate closure of amputation stump. Also know: In guillotine amputation, limb is transected at one level through skin, muscle and bone. Ref: Campbell's operative Ohopaedics 10/e, page 544.