What is a limb amputation?
Amputation is a surgical intervention in which a limb is partially or completely cut off.
Limb amputation is necessary if acute trauma, infection or life-threatening pathology is detected. The most common cause is a wound that does not heal.
Sometimes amputation is the only solution to prevent the spread of infection and relieve pain.
Amputation is prescribed when the surgeon is unable to restore the limb due to severe damage.
Amputation may be necessary in the following clinical cases:
- Malignant tumor in the limb;
- Gangrene;
- Frostbite;
- Neuroma;
- Peripheral arterial disease;
- Strong trauma (for example, in an accident);
- As a result of diabetes, an infected wound does not heal or tissue death is confirmed.
Amputation protects the patient from the progression of the infection. In some clinical cases, only amputation of the limb is possible to manage the pain.
Many people use a prosthesis after surgery. Modern prostheses are light and multifunctional.
Physiotherapy is provided - exercises selected by a specialist will help you strengthen muscles, maintain balance and mobility.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21599-amputation
