Amputation (Minor / Major) when indicated
About Amputation (Minor / Major) when indicated
Amputation may be necessary in severe diabetic foot disease when in...
Amputation may be necessary in severe diabetic foot disease when infection or tissue damage cannot be controlled.
Overview
The goal is to remove non-viable tissue, control infection, and preserve as much limb function as possible.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Amputation (Minor / Major) when indicated
- ⦾ Persistent symptoms related to the condition treated by Amputation (Minor / Major) when indicated
- ⦾ Pain, discomfort, or functional limitation affecting daily activities
- ⦾ Symptoms that continue despite medicines or conservative care
- ⦾ Progressive or recurrent complaints needing definitive specialist treatment
- ⦾ Clinical findings on examination or investigations that indicate procedural care
Recovery & Outlook
Early rehabilitation and proper diabetic management help improve mobility and quality of life after amputation.
Risks
- ⦾ Reduced mobility
- ⦾ Phantom limb pain
- ⦾ Emotional stress
- ⦾ Prosthetic rehabilitation needs
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Wound care and dressing changes
- ⦾ Physiotherapy
- ⦾ Prosthetic rehabilitation
- ⦾ Blood sugar management
- ⦾ Psychological support
Doctors Who Perform Amputation (Minor / Major) when indicated
Meet experienced orthopedics (bone & joint care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform amputation (minor / major) when indicated.
Dr Naveen Kumar B M
MBBS, MS Orthopedics
KMC: 112492
Consultant Arthroplasty, Trauma, Sports Medicine ad Arthroscopy Surgeon
Dr Sharan Achar T
MBBS, MS Ortho, DNB, FASSI, FAO
KMC: 109282
Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Dr Sudhindra Dharmavaram
MBBS, MD (ANAES), FFPMRCA (UK) - Orthopedics
KMC: 80575
Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon
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