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A member asked:
My dad is 91 with parkinson's & recently had a stroke and has a gangrenous toe. which is less painful, dying from gangrene or having an amputation?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Gangrene: The gangrenous toe will not necessarily kill him. Nor will an amputation . However, the gangrenous toe will probably demarcate and actually fall of on its own. Seek the advise of both your podiatrist and a vascular specialist - who will be working together in his care.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Correct treatment: Is less painful , removing gangrenous toe is correct treatment , age (91) should not alter correct treatment , discuss with the doctors , ask you dad what he want to be done , get your family get involved if he is not competent , and follow his health care proxy
Answered 1/4/2014
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Depends: Sometimes an amputation is a humane procedure for people who are in chronic pain from bad circulation. If your dad cannot walk and has chronic pain and amputation may be the best way to go.
Answered 8/1/2014
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