Amputation Survival Rates: Major vs. Minor, First-Year Data & Caveats

First-year survival estimates (varies by population):

• Major amputation (above knee/elbow): ~75–80%
• Minor amputation (below knee/elbow): ~90–95%

Key influencers: age, comorbidities (PAD, diabetes, CKD), functional status, rehab access, social support. Rates are population averages; individual prognosis requires clinical assessment.