Q: how do you exercise after a foot amputation?

PT can help: It really helps to work with a pt familiar with amputees. Effort, optimism and support will be essential as you first start walking with a prosthesis. Exercise is needed to strengthen arms and legs and improve balance and stability. As you probably know, there are many famous athletes with amputations who compete in marathons, biking, skiing and swimming. (see www.Activeamp.Org).

Q: what actually happens during a foot amputation?

Series of steps: Anesthesia is provided, followed by tourniquet application. Skin is preserved to cover the amputation site, and all muscle-tendon tissues and blood vessels cut to expose the bone. A saw device is used to resect the bone and remove the amputated tissues. Closure of the skin flap is done to protect the exposed ends of the live tissue.

Q: how long is the recovery for a foot amputation?

Weeks: It takes weeks for the foot wound to heal and before it is safe to put full weight on the amputated foot. If you need a foot amputation in the first place that means you have poor circulation and this will make the healing prices take longer. It is safest to wait for complete healing before resuming normal activity.

Q: how much weight will a person lose after a foot amputation?

Not really related: First, the weight of the foot, not trying to be funny, but it is the first thing i thought of after reading. It should not be related. I would think weight gain would be more of a concern, due to limited activity. When fully healed, try exercising by using a kick board in a swimming pool. Stay active despite the surgery. Are you diabetic?

Q: relation between diabetes and foot amputation?

Yes: Diabetes destroys the peripheral circulation. Faster when out of control, slower with good control. The feet as the most distant part of the circulation are the most vulnerable. Good news, the Insulin pumps just keep getting better. If you don't have one yet, you may in the near future.

Q: can a person drive a car after a foot amputation?

Yes: There are cars which are outfitted for handicapped people which allows even amputees to drive.

Q: how much blood will i lose during foot amputation?

Not much: It should not be enough to require a transfusion unless you are anemic beforehand. Your surgeon will use a tourniquet during surgery if he is concerned about blood loss. Many times an amputation is required because there isn't enough blood to a limb, in which case blood loss should be minor.

Question 1

how long does a foot amputation take?

Accepted Answer

45 mins - 2 hours: Depends upon level and experience of surgeon.

Question 2

how long will surgery take for half a foot amputation?

Accepted Answer

Hemifoot amputation: Surgeons vary in their times to do procedures and its no different for foot amputations.  But with what i know about amputations, it should not take more then 1.5 hours in the average surgeons hands.

Question 3

i have diabetes and had a foot amputation. what can i do to take better care of myself?

Accepted Answer

Preventative care: Keep your diabetes in check (make sure your hga1c is <7) and protect your feet. Prevent pressure sores and keep an eye on your wounds. You can wear protective orthotic shoes and see a podiatrist on a regular basis.

Question 4

how do you exercise after a foot amputation?

Accepted Answer

PT can help: It really helps to work with a pt familiar with amputees. Effort, optimism and support will be essential as you first start walking with a prosthesis. Exercise is needed to strengthen arms and legs and improve balance and stability. As you probably know, there are many famous athletes with amputations who compete in marathons, biking, skiing and swimming. (see www.Activeamp.Org).

Question 5

what actually happens during a foot amputation?

Accepted Answer

Series of steps: Anesthesia is provided, followed by tourniquet application.  Skin is preserved to cover the amputation site, and all muscle-tendon tissues and blood vessels cut to expose the bone.  A saw device is used to resect the bone and remove the amputated tissues.  Closure of the skin flap is done to protect the exposed ends of the live tissue.

Question 6

how long is the recovery for a foot amputation?

Accepted Answer

Weeks: It takes weeks for the foot wound to heal and before it is safe to put full weight on the amputated foot. If you need a foot amputation in the first place that means you have poor circulation and this will make the healing prices take longer. It is safest to wait for complete healing before resuming normal activity.

Question 7

how much weight will a person lose after a foot amputation?

Accepted Answer

Not really related: First, the weight of the foot, not trying to be funny, but it is the first thing i thought of after reading.  It should not be related.  I would think weight gain would be more of a concern, due to limited activity.  When fully healed, try exercising by using a kick board in a swimming pool.  Stay active despite the surgery.  Are you diabetic?

Question 8

relation between diabetes and foot amputation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diabetes destroys the peripheral circulation.  Faster when out of control, slower with good control.  The feet as the most distant part of the circulation are the most vulnerable.  Good news, the Insulin pumps just keep getting better.  If you don't have one yet, you may in the near future.

Question 9

can a person drive a car after a foot amputation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are cars which are outfitted for handicapped people which allows even amputees to drive.

Question 10

how much blood will i lose during foot amputation?

Accepted Answer

Not much: It should not be enough to require a transfusion unless you are anemic beforehand. Your surgeon will use a tourniquet during surgery if he is concerned about blood loss. Many times an amputation is required because there isn't enough blood to a limb, in which case blood loss should be minor.

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