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A member asked:
I have lots of dry gangrene on right foot, lost 4 toes , but it doesn't go past the mid-foot. why would they amputate to knee? why not just that part?
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Circulation: Normally if there is a problem with blood supply to the affected part, amputation to the point of adequate circulation is necessary. You need to insist on an explanation from your treating physicians before consenting
Answered 1/13/2015
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