Question 1

can frostbite lead to an amputation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the tissue damage is extensive enough, this can lead to amputation.

Question 2

what anesthesia is used for amputations?

Accepted Answer

Depends on your an--: Esthetist, your surgery (upper or lower extremity) and your medical status.
The anestetist will examine anddecide whats best for you.
For upper extremity generally a general a is used, while for lower extremity, a spinal or general a maybe used.

Question 3

what causes diabetic to need amputation?

Accepted Answer

Low blood flow: Calcification & narrowing or blockage of the very smallest arteries results in low blood flow, low oxygen, and low nutrition to the site. Most common affected are feet & toes. Low blood flow, tissue trauma, skin ulcer formation & infections result in infected, dead, or gangrenous tissue at the site. Serious infections or gangrenous tissue can lead to amputation if unable to be corrected or healed.

Question 4

what is the rehab like after amputation?

Accepted Answer

Rehab post/amputatio: The rehab after an amputation it is always a benefit for the patient.You did not specified where ( which part of the body)  the amputation has been performed . And the rehabilitation must be specific for the  part of the body affected.

Question 5

what's a transmetatarsal amputation like?

Accepted Answer

Transmetatarsal Amp: For a transmetatarsal amputation, the front part of the foot is removed anywhere from just behind the ball of the foot to about the midpart of the arch. The bones cut through are the metatarsals and this is how this procedure garners its name. A flap is created to achieve closure of the site. Many times we add the lengthening of the achilles to reduce pressure on end of the amputation stump.

Question 6

can a gross edema result in an amputation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Untreated edema leads to skin break down and infection which can lead to amputations. Chronic infections plug up the leg's drainage system, the lymphatics, which can lead to an increase in edema, uncontrolled swelling, more infections and a vicious cycle of tissue injury.

Question 7

if i do have gout, can it lead to amputation ?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless you treat yourself poorly- although I am sure you feel as if it hurts badly that you want one! avoid foods that will be high in uric acid- especially any foods with high fructose corn syrup.

Question 8

why did soldiers in civil war have so many amputations?

Accepted Answer

Infections/Tradition: Main reason was(and please correct me other docs if I am wrong), that infections were rampant.  Our understanding of germ theory was increasing in those days, but penicillin would not arrive until 1928.  With no way to adequately clean or sterilize wounds other than burning, amputation was the only option.  Cannon balls were the other cause of lost limbs.

Question 9

can you die from frostbite if you don't get an amputation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cold exposure that's severe enough to cause frostbite can also cause hypothermia. When your body temperature drops, your heart, nervous system and other organs don't work correctly. Left untreated, hypothermia eventually leads to complete failure of your heart and respiratory system and to death.

Question 10

when does someone get an amputation done? only if gangrene?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time: Amputations are done most likely for gangrene, but also there are other.Her are they:o	 circulatory disorders
o	 neoplasm
o	 trauma
o	 deformities
o	 infection
o	athletic performance
o	 legal punishment.

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