Introduction Toe amputation is the surgical removal of one or more toes. If the tissue is so damaged by a disease or injury that there is no longer any chance of the toe being able to heal, a toe amputation is recommended. Otherwise, the toe may rot and become inflamed, so that in the worst … Toe amputation
Diagnosis The diagnosis of a disease that requires toe amputation is made by the doctor on the basis of various examinations. An amputation is usually only considered if there is irreversible tissue damage and the toe cannot be preserved. This may be the case, for example, if there is insufficient blood flow as a result … Diagnosis | Toe amputation
Procedure of the operation Before performing toe amputation, the doctor must inform the patient about the procedure and the risks of the procedure. In addition, blood must be drawn, for example to examine the patient’s blood coagulation. Anesthesia is administered before the actual procedure. In some cases a general anaesthetic is used, in others only … Procedure of the operation | Toe amputation
Duration of healing No general statement can be made about the duration of healing after toe amputation. In the best case, after a complication-free course, the residual limb heals completely within a few weeks. However, toe amputations are often based on a disease that restricts blood circulation and wound healing, such as diabetes mellitus (“diabetes”). … Duration of healing | Toe amputation