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Does having a foot ulcer mean you have to amputate your foot?
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No: Most ulcers can be closed and healed without the need for amputation.
Answered 11/17/2012
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No, however..: If the foot ulcers gets severely infected, the infection could spread to bone and could lead to amputation, loss of limb or even life. Have the ulcer properly evaluated and treated to avoid preventable complications.
Answered 2/8/2013
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