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Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery. As a surgical measure, it is used to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb, such as malignancy or gangrene. In some cases, it is carried out on individuals as a preventative surgery for such problems. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Amputees | 4 |
100% |
| Raynaud's Disease | 3 |
100% |
| Bone Cancer | 1 |
100% |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 100% (13
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Amputation Reviews
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I had bone cancer in my lower right tibia.
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Gangreen had set in and had to have leg amputated at 8 mos old.
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Lost 12 of my right foot. But I am MRSA free at this time and owe my life to God
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not much experience...
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well i would assume it is working.. i couldnt be doing a lot of the things i do now if I hadn't had the ak amputation when i was younger.
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my leg is healed, but i had two amps, below the knee BK, did not heal, then AK above the knee.
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onlywearspjswon'tuseartificial legs walks8yr old germanshepardw/scooterknowsdogsnamesnotpeople only let him out 2 times with our dog
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phantom pains are now phantom sensations which both are better than the pain I used to endure.
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I would do anything to get this right now......my docter authorized it just need to find a surgeon...id prefer
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How to find a physical therapist
Normally, the hospital where you have the amputation done will have a team of physical therapists adequate for your transition. Also, your prosthetist... [More] -
Ankle amputation
If you decide to go with amputation ,make sure you talk with your prosthesis guy ,and to make sure they take enough off so you can be fitted with a r... [More] -
Relationships Fading after Amputation
Hi Allie and welcome to the group! I am not expert on all things guy (there is no one set group of behaviors that we all subscribe to) but keep a some... [More] -
Relationships Fading after Amputation
Hi everyone, Im new here...I lost my arm this winter in a accident. Anyway the bf stuck by throughout the beginning but I feel it is wearing off now ... [More] -
Ankle amputation
I had a accident 9yrs ago and have had severe pain in my ankle since. I've tried injections,pills,braces, more surgery, and my only options left are f... [More]
