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Could a knee injury lead to requiring a leg amputation?
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Rarely, yes: A severe knee injury could but this is rare. Some examples 1. If you sustained a severe tibial plateau fracture, for example, which became chronically infected. 2. Knee dislocation with unrecognized damage to the artery behind the knee.
Answered 8/27/2016
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A possible option: For sever irreparable traumatic injuries a mid leg or a below the knee amputation may be a viable option.
Answered 3/28/2014
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