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A member asked:
What would be the time frame for a diabetic who needs foot amputation: is it an emergency?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Each case different: When your doctor recommends amputation it is typically time to do so. Physicians will use this as a last resort. Not doing the amputation can become life threatening due to gangrene and septic shock.
Answered 12/23/2016
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Infection or pain: Amputation may be urgent if there is an active infection (wet gangrene) or uncontrolled pain. Gangrene could become life threatening in a diabetic patient due to the impaired blood flow and impaired immune system.
Answered 5/27/2016
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Sometimes: In case of an uncontrolled infection the amputation may need to take place right away.
Answered 4/7/2013
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