Diabetes can cause nerve damage and circulation issues. In some cases, this can make a foot or lower leg amputation necessary. However, effective treatment can help prevent this complication. Due to ...

SURGICAL opinion varies widely as to the advisability of performing below-knee amputations in limbs that exhibit diminished circulation at the level of amputation. It has been shown that below-knee ...

An amputation is a removal of all or a portion of a limb. A doctor may recommend this surgery approach due to chronic disease or a traumatic injury. Advancements in preventive techniques have meant ...