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During below the knee amputation, the leg is removed at an incision made below the knee.
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Conditions Treated with Below The Knee Amputation:
Below the knee amputation is utilized in order to treat conditions such as atherosclerosis, gangrene, osteomyelitis, bone cancer, severe deformity, and injury to bones, muscles, nerves and arteries.
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There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to below the knee amputation.
Anesthesia with Below The Knee Amputation:
Below the knee amputation is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from Below The Knee Amputation:
Possible risks following below the knee amputation include infection, bleeding, blood clots and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience phantom limb pain, a stroke or a heart attack.
Prognosis after Below The Knee Amputation:
The prognosis for a positive end result following below the knee amputation varies. One in five to one in ten patients with atherosclerosis pass away following amputation.
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