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MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr Anuj Agrawal has over 10 years of experience in all sub specialities of orthopaedics, including trauma (fractures), arthroplasty (joint replacements), joi…
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr. Ashish Jain is a Orthopedist in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi and has an experience of 26 years in this field. Dr. Ashish Jain practices at Max Super Speciality H…
DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, MBBS
Orthopedic Surgeons
Dr. Mannu Bhatia is Orthopaedic Consultant at Max Superspeciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi with 10 years of Experience.
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. Anurag Dhawan is a General Surgeon currently practicing in New Delhi. His surgical speciality focuses on abdominal contents including oesophagus, stomach…
MBBS, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeons
Dr. Nikunj Agrawal is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Specialist in Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy).
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. Mohit Jain is a general & laparoscopic surgeon who works at BLK Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi. Considered an expert in the field of Minimal Access (…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. Anil Khetarpal is a General Surgeon specialized in Uro-Gynaecology at Bali Nagar, New Delhi and has experience of more than 30 years in these fields. Dr.…
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Surgery
Dr. Harmeet Singh Kapoor is a General Surgeon,Laparoscopic Surgeon and Bariatric Surgeon in Pusa Road, Delhi and has an experience of 33 years in these field…
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr. Akhilesh Yadav is a renowned Knee & Hip Specialist and Replacement Surgeon. Dr. Akhilesh believes in having empathy & providing personalized care and ful…
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr. Sharad K Agarwal is a Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon, trained at Leading Institutions in Delhi, India, and Scotland, UK. He has a vast experience of 33+ year…
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Experienced surgeon
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr. Rakesh Chandra Arya is a Orthopedist in Sushant Lok I, Gurgaon and has an experience of 41 years in this field. Dr. Rakesh Chandra Arya practices at Max…
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Amputation is a surgical operation to remove all or part of a body part, such as a leg, arm, hand, foot, finger, or toe, when it is too damaged, sick, or diseased to be saved. This may happen because of severe injury, very poor blood flow, infection, tissue death, frostbite, or cancer, and sometimes the part can no longer work properly or is dangerous to keep. Amputation can also be the last option when the limb cannot be repaired, or the disease might spread and harm the rest of the body. It can be planned or done in an emergency.
The main goal of amputation is to protect your overall health, relieve pain, stop infection from spreading, and prepare you to use a prosthetic limb or aid to help you regain mobility and independence. Modern medicine and rehabilitation mean many people can still live active lives after this surgery.
● Removes severely damaged or non-viable body parts
● Helps stop infection or gangrene from spreading to healthy areas
● Reduces intense or constant pain that cannot be controlled otherwise
● Prevents life-threatening complications from disease or injury
● Make future use of prosthetic limbs possible
● Can improve quality of life and mobility after recovery
● People with severe accidents or trauma (crush injuries, deep cuts)
● Patients with non-healing ulcers are often due to diabetes
● People with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), causing poor blood flow
● People with gangrene or dead tissue that cannot heal
● Patients with very severe infections
● People with tumors or cancers that cannot be removed safely without amputation
Amputations are described by the body part removed and how much is taken:
1. Finger or Toe Amputation
Removing part or all of one or more fingers or toes.
2. Hand or Foot Amputation
Removing the entire hand or foot but keeping as much healthy limb as possible.
3. Below-Knee or Below-Elbow Amputation
The lower part of the leg or arm is removed below the knee or elbow.
4. Above-Knee or Above-Elbow Amputation
The limb is removed above the knee or above the elbow for more severe damage.
5. Partial or Segmental Amputation
Sometimes, only part of a limb or specific area is removed to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible.
1. Evaluation & Planning: Your doctor reviews your health, blood tests, and scans, and explains the operation. You may be prepared with medicines or wound care before surgery.
2. Anesthesia: You get general anesthesia (asleep) or regional anesthesia (area numbed), so you feel no pain during surgery.
3. Removal of Diseased Tissue: The surgeon removes the damaged part while trying to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible. Muscles and soft tissues may be shaped to form a good stump for future prosthetic fitting.
4. Closure: The wound is closed with stitches and bandaged. Drains might be placed to prevent fluid buildup.
5. Hospital Recovery: You stay in the hospital to manage pain, monitor signs of infection, and begin early care for healing.
Amputation surgery is major, but careful planning and support from your healthcare team help make the process safe and effective.
● Hospital Stay: You may stay several days after surgery for wound care and monitoring.
● Pain Management: Pain medicines help control discomfort; phantom limb sensations (feeling pain in the missing limb) may occur and should be discussed with your doctor.
● Wound Care: Follow the doctor’s instructions to keep the wound clean and reduce infection risk.
● Physical Therapy: Early physical therapy helps strengthen muscles, improve balance, and prevent stiffness.
● Prosthetic Fitting: Once the stump heals and swelling decreases, you may be fitted with a prosthetic limb with the help of specialists.
● Emotional Support: Many people benefit from psychological support or counselling to help cope with changes and adaptation.
Recovery varies with the level of amputation, general health, and rehabilitation efforts, but many people regain independence and function with time.
Like any major surgery, amputation carries risks:
● Infection at the surgical wound site
● Bleeding or slow wound healing
● Blood clots due to reduced mobility
● Phantom limb pain or stump discomfort due to nerve endings
● Joint stiffness or muscle weakness
● Emotional stress, depression, or anxiety
● Complications from anesthesia
Your healthcare team will help reduce these risks and guide you through early detection and treatment if they occur.
Amputation
● Removes the diseased or damaged limb to protect overall health
● Allows early prosthetic fitting and rehabilitation
● Often chosen when the limb cannot be saved by other treatments
Limb Salvage
● Involves repairing and saving part of the limb using surgery, grafts, or reconstructive techniques
● May preserve more of the natural limb but may not always be possible when damage is severe
Your doctor will decide based on your health condition and the chances of successful recovery with or without amputation.
Amputation is used to remove a body part that cannot be saved due to severe injury, poor blood flow, non-healing infection, gangrene, or when disease threatens the rest of the body.
You will not feel pain during the surgery because anesthesia keeps you asleep or numb. Pain after surgery is controlled with medicines, but phantom limb sensations may occur.
The time depends on which part is being removed and how complex the case is. Most amputations take a few hours, including preparation and closing.
Wound healing usually takes a few weeks, but rehabilitation and prosthetic training can last months to a year, depending on your situation.
Yes. Once your wound heals and swelling goes down, prosthetic specialists can help fit and train you to use an artificial limb.
Yes, when done by experienced surgeons and with proper care. As with any major surgery, there are risks, but modern techniques and rehabilitation make the procedure much safer.
If a diseased or infected limb is not removed when advised, it can lead to severe infection, spread of disease, tissue death, or even life-threatening conditions.