Which procedure is referred to as Above Knee Amputation?

Above Knee Amputation specifically refers to the surgical procedure that involves the removal of the leg at the level above the knee joint. This means that the femur, the bone in the upper part of the leg, is cut, and the remaining part of the leg is amputated. This procedure is typically performed in cases where there is severe trauma, infection, or medical conditions like vascular disease that render the knee region non-viable. The term itself emphasizes the location of the amputation relative to the knee, making it clear that the amputation occurs at a point higher than the knee joint.

The other options pertain to different types of amputations or are not precise in their terminology. For example, terms like "Partial Leg Amputation" might lead to confusion, as partial could imply a range of possible procedures that do not specify the knee location. "Below Knee Amputation" explicitly refers to amputations that occur lower than the knee joint, while "Full Leg Amputation" lacks clarity regarding the specific anatomical locations involved. Therefore, the choice that accurately describes the procedure is the one that explicitly states "Amputation Above the Knee."