Amputations in West Bengal

Why Amputations Is Needed

Performed when a limb is no longer viable or is life-threatening to keep, most commonly due to severe peripheral vascular disease with critical limb ischemia, uncontrolled diabetic infection or gangrene, severe trauma, cancer within the bone or soft tissue, or overwhelming infection that doesn't respond to other treatment. It is generally considered a last resort after other limb-salvage options have failed or aren't feasible.