The amputation of a leg is a major happening for a person and represents an upheaval in their life, with psychological problems added to the difficulties of learning the rehabilitation, the management of the new prosthesis, and the relearning of ambulation. The surgeon’s plan will be to manage the process to allow the patient early [...]
The amputation of a leg is a major happening for a person and represents an upheaval in their life, with psychological problems added to the difficulties of learning the rehabilitation, the management of the new prosthesis, and the relearning of ambulation. The surgeon’s plan will be to manage the process to allow the patient early [...]
Patients for amputation do not usually present diagnostic difficulties as they are mostly referred with a history of peripheral vascular disease and extensive treatment. The gradual blocking off of the minor blood vessels causes gangrene in the toes and ulcers on the areas which suffer pressure. This is followed by invasion by bacteria which leads [...]