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This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace. Follow the steps below to get better as quickly as possible.
Your Recovery. You had amputation surgery to remove one or more of your toes. For most people, pain improves within a week after surgery. You may have stitches or sutures. The doctor will probably take these out about 10 days after the surgery. You may need to wear a cast or a special type of shoe for about 2 to 4 weeks.
More complex reconstruction often takes many months to recover from and can have poorer outcomes or complications. The severity of deformity and many general factors (e.g poor healing potential) are taken into account when choosing the amputation site.
The majority of patients undergoing a debridement or amputation will return home the same day. Some may need to stay in hospital for a couple of days but you’ll be advised about this in advance.
The success of post-amputation rehabilitation depends on many factors, including: Your age and medical history. Your general health, diet, fitness and lifestyle. Which body part is amputated. The surgical approach.
Lower leg amputation levels There are many levels of lower leg amputations. They can be due to trauma, illness, diabetes, cancer, or vascular disease among other things. Each level has different recovery processes and expectations. Below are the most common: • Toe/Ray amputation: Usually describes one toe and possibly the bone it is attached ...
Download & Print. Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is a surgery to remove part of your foot. You may need a TMA if you have poor blood flow to your foot or a severe infection. A toe amputation is a surgery to remove one or more toes. Care of the Incision. When you leave the hospital, your incision is most often closed with stitches or staples.
