Question 1

how long does an arm amputation surgery take?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Length of an operative procedure depend s on various factors including the skill experience of the surgeon. An arm amputation I am assuming is done above the elbow and can be done satifactorily within an hour at the most.

Question 2

how long does an arm amputation surgery last for?

Accepted Answer

1-2 hours: But it can be longer.

Question 3

could you need arm amputation from intravenous drug use?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I have had to amputate arms from drug users. Dumb reason to lose an arm don't you think?

Question 4

is arm amputation necessary sometimes after intravenous drug use?

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Sometimes: If an infection sets in amputation may be necessary to save the person's life.  If clots are present it might b e needed too.

Question 5

how successful is an arm amputation re-connection surgery, such as if you get into a bad accident?

Accepted Answer

Low: For a major limb replantation to be successful, the limb needs to be reconnected within 6 hours before significant muscle death occurs. Even then, ultimate function will depend on nerve recovery, which may be limited based on age of the patient, smoking status, and other medical problems the patient may have.

Question 6

how long is recovery from large limb amputation? my son had his arm amputated after an accident. how long can we expect his recovery to take?  .

Accepted Answer

Quite a while: After the wound heals there is a period of stump shrinkage and repeated prosthesis fitting. & then with proper fit there is a learning curve 4 using it. Kids do really well.

Question 7

my left forearm was amputated 15 years ago what kind of exercises can i engage?

Accepted Answer

Look at Paralympics: The london 2012 paralympics are going on right now, august 29 - sept 9. A person missing one forearm should be able to do many sports activities, since he has the other arm and both legs. Spending some time on the internet looking at all the paralympic activities will surely reveal some exercises and sports one will like.

Question 8

what are the levels of upper limb amputation?

Accepted Answer

Several: Upper limb amputation is unusual and can be performed at many levels: finger, below elbow, above elbow and shoulder. where it is performed is determined by the level of circulation impairment and the level of residual function if a prosthesis is to be used.

Question 9

how would you  find a prosthetist who understands upper limb amputation?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most orthotists that I have worked with over the years do have some experience with upper limb prosthetics but admittedly do not do as much with them. Sometimes the best bet is to go the rehabilitation medicine department of a larger medical center. Do to their size they probably would have the most experience.

Question 10

in what way can i avoid an amputation?

Accepted Answer

Professional care: Diabetic foot ulcers and infection may often times be prevented with good diabetic foot education and foot care by a professional, tight sugar control, good nutrition, frequent foot inspection and use of properly fitting shoes.

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