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A member asked:
Which leg diseases can cause a leg amputation?
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Circulation/diabetes: Excluding injuries, leg amputations are mostly related to very poor leg circulation that does not respond to treatment (usually surgical) or diabetes related sores/wounds. Tumors are also possible but not as common.
Answered 2/24/2018
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No Criteria: Interestingly, there are actually no specific criteria to guide doctors as to when amputation is necessary. I agree with doctor however, the expertise and knowledge of the treating physician is probably the greatest factor in amputations. I strongly recommend patients who are "sentenced" to amputation get at least 3 to 4 opinions including one from a wound care expert. We save limbs and lives.
Answered 7/14/2013
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Leg amputation: The most common disease that can lead to leg amputation is peripheral arterial disease, and/or diabetes.
Answered 1/9/2018
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