A little simple straight-forward surgery should be adequate, his tone seemed to imply, with only a minor amputation being required.

In some cultures and religions, minor amputations or mutilations are considered a ritual accomplishment.

"Cutting through of the Corridor has meant a minor amputation for Germany; its closing up would mean strangulation for Poland."

Treatment with fenofibrate was associated with a lower risk of amputations, particularly minor amputations without known large-vessel disease, probably through non-lipid mechanisms.

During a game against Mora IK on 20 November 2004, Henrik received a slash that required a minor amputation to his left little finger.