The bullet struck his right leg, damaging a main artery enough to require amputation.

A severe infection could require further amputation or possibly be fatal.

He received a bullet wound to his right hand, which became close to requiring amputation.

His leg was crushed in the mills, requiring amputation.

This can lead to severe skin/tissue damage that may require surgery or amputation if left untreated.

Cellulitis can be so severe and rapidly spreading, often it requires amputation.

In some cases, doctors say, limbs that would not have required amputation had they received immediate care will now have to go.

Up to approximately 25% of cases require amputation.

A further two thousand had suffered serious wounds, some requiring amputation.

Small infections can progress to ulceration and this may require amputation.