After Leg Amputation Surgery

What can I expect after amputation.

After leg amputation surgery. Less is known about the patients perspective after major lower limb amputation. After the amputation your wound will be sealed with stitches or surgical staples. Here we define and describe the postamputation recovery period.

Apply ice to the area. After the initial surgery amputation with primary wound closure 21 patients underwent revision surgery because of infection and wound healing problems. Learning to transfer safely between your bed and other surfaces.

Physical therapy will be started soon after surgery. During the first 7 days post-surgery the survival rate was 90. After the surgery you will probably have bandages a rigid dressing or a cast over the remaining part of your leg residual limb.

Your doctor removed the leg while keeping as much healthy bone skin blood vessel and nerve tissue as possible. During this stage the main goals are. After the surgery you will probably have bandages a rigid dressing or a cast over the remaining part of your leg remaining limb.

Following the below-knee amputation a total of 137 patients 291 survived and 333 709 died Table 2 Fig. This careful calculation is. Your physiotherapist and rehabilitation.

The leg may be swollen for at least 4 weeks after your surgery. Drains should be avoided. The bandage will usually need to be kept in place for a few days to reduce the risk of infection.