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Is amputation necessary?
4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Amputation : It can be. I would trust your health care advisors. They would not make this recommendation lightly. But, it is always okay to get a second opinion before such a major decision.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Bit non specific : Yes it is for some people.
Answered 6/7/2016
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Depends: Depends on the circumstances. For some cases it is the only option and can be life-saving.
Answered 5/11/2013
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Dead Tissue: Tissue that is so badly mangled or infected that it is unrepairable
Answered 5/31/2016
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