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DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, MBBS
Orthopedic Surgeons
Dr. Radhakrishna V N is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon,Pediatric Orthopedist and Orthopedist in T Dasarahalli, Bangalore and has an experience of 14 years in…
MBBS, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Dr. Gowrishankar Swamy LG a competent Spine Surgeon formerly the lead for spine services at BGS Global Hospitals. He is known throughout the hospital as a do…
MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr Suresh Kumar M.S is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon having 18 years of experience and runs Mahaveer Orthopaedic Clinic on Harlur Road Off Sarjapur Road,…
MBBS, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, MS - Orthopaedics, MNAMS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr. Kishan Rao works as a specialized hand surgeon at Bhagwan Mahaveer Hospital, Bangalore. He is a double postgraduate in Orthopaedics from a Premier Instit…
MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, MNAMS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr. Sudheendra M Rao is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Orthopedist in HSR Layout, Bangalore and has an experience of 8 years in these fields. Dr. Sudheendra M Rao…
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr. Anand T. Galagali is a leading Orthopaedic surgeon with more than 25 years of medical experience in his field. He specialises in Joint Replacement surger…
BPTh/BPT
Physiotherapy
Dr. Kunga Tsering is a Physiotherapist in Indiranagar, Bangalore and has an experience of 6 years in this field. Dr. Kunga Tsering practices at Nightingales…
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr. Manish Samson is a senior orthopaedic surgeon works at Bangalore at Apollo hospitals at Bannerghatta and Jayanagar. He has also worked at HOSMAT Super sp…
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr. Bharath K Kadadi is a highly dedicated and skilled hand, upper limb and microvascular surgeon of international fame, with more than 13 years of experienc…
MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr. Vidya Sagar is an orthopedist practices in Corona Health Care providing World Class treatment with a remarkable experince of 11 years
MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics, DNB - Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
"Dr.Raviraj's expertise consists of Joint replacements, sports medicine, arthroscopy, and complex trauma. He has trained and worked in many orthopaedic insti…
MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics
Orthopedics
Dr. Anand Chavan is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 15 YEARS OF experience, Dr. Anand Chavan is an expert in Joint Replacement Surgeries. With a track recor…
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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.