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Is it possible for loss of circulation in a limb to require an amputation?
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Yes.: Not enough circulation causes death of muscle tissue, when the muscle dies, it will not 'heal' and is a feeding ground for infections, causing sepsis. It is an emergency to cut the extremity before the body and organs are compromised by this infection.
Answered 6/27/2014
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