Amputation (Minor / Major) when indicated
Nano Hospitals provides surgical care for severe diabetic foot disease when infection or tissue damage cannot be controlled. Depending on the extent of the damage, amputation may involve a toe, part of the foot, or a higher level of the limb, with the aim of removing non-viable tissue and preserving function where possible.
About Amputation (Minor / Major) when indicated
Amputation may be necessary in severe diabetic foot disease when infection or tissue damage cannot be controlled.
Overview
The goal is to remove non-viable tissue, control infection, and preserve as much limb function as possible.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Amputation (Minor / Major) when indicated
- ⦾ Persistent symptoms related to the condition treated by Amputation (Minor / Major) when indicated
- ⦾ Pain, discomfort, or functional limitation affecting daily activities
- ⦾ Symptoms that continue despite medicines or conservative care
- ⦾ Progressive or recurrent complaints needing definitive specialist treatment
- ⦾ Clinical findings on examination or investigations that indicate procedural care
Recovery & Outlook
Early rehabilitation and proper diabetic management help improve mobility and quality of life after amputation.
Risks
- ⦾ Reduced mobility
- ⦾ Phantom limb pain
- ⦾ Emotional stress
- ⦾ Prosthetic rehabilitation needs
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Wound care and dressing changes
- ⦾ Physiotherapy
- ⦾ Prosthetic rehabilitation
- ⦾ Blood sugar management
- ⦾ Psychological support
Doctors Who Perform Amputation (Minor / Major) when indicated
Meet experienced orthopedics (bone & joint care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform amputation (minor / major) when indicated.
Dr Naveen Kumar B M
MBBS, MS Orthopedics
KMC: 112492
Consultant Arthroplasty, Trauma, Sports Medicine ad Arthroscopy Surgeon
Dr Sharan Achar T
MBBS, MS Ortho, DNB, FASSI, FAO
KMC: 109282
Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Dr Sudhindra Dharmavaram
MBBS, MD (ANAES), FFPMRCA (UK) - Orthopedics
KMC: 80575
Consultant Orthopaedics Surgeon
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