Surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb due to injury, disease, or severe infection

What type of anesthesia is used?

Amputations is typically performed under General or Spinal anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients recover within 6-12 weeks, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

What are the risks of Amputations?

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

What is the success rate of Amputations?

Amputations has a documented success rate of 95% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.

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Q: Who needs Amputations?

Amputations is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your Orthopedic Surgery surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

Orthopedic Surgery · General Surgery

1-4 hours

Duration

5-14 days

Hospital Stay

6-12 weeks

Recovery

₹50,000+

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📝Pre-operative Preparation for Amputations

1Complete pre-operative blood tests, ECG, chest X-ray, and specialist clearance
2Fast (nothing to eat or drink) for at least 6–8 hours before the procedure
3Disclose all medications, herbal supplements, and allergies to your surgical team
4Stop blood-thinning medications (aspirin, warfarin) as advised by your surgeon
5Arrange for an adult companion to drive you home and assist for 24–48 hours

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