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A member asked:
How long will surgery take for half a foot amputation?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Hemifoot amputation: Surgeons vary in their times to do procedures and its no different for foot amputations. But with what i know about amputations, it should not take more then 1.5 hours in the average surgeons hands.
Answered 8/30/2013
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Less rhan 1 hour: Depends on the surgeon. In my hands no more than 45 minutes -1 hour.
Answered 9/5/2013
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Amputation: As stated , it depends on the surgeon. Speak to your surgeon with questions such as this as well as any others you may have . Good luck.
Answered 12/11/2013
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