WhatsApp Us Before performing an above-the-knee amputation, your doctor may advise testing that includes blood test results, a physical exam, X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. The cost of the testing is also included in the treatment package.
The patient receives the pharmacy and medicine bills as part of the hospital package. The package does not include medicines purchased outside the hospital by the patient.
After surgery, your residual limb could recover within 4 to 8 weeks. But it could take more time. After your operation, physical rehabilitation may begin as soon as 48 hours afterward. It may endure for a whole year.
The price varies across the cities. Tier 1 Cities are usualy more expencive thane tier 2 cities. The price for Amputation Above Knee in different cities in India is approximately in the range of:
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Yes, amputation above knee is a major surgery, it has got a huge impact on the rest of your life.
It will be difficult for you to bear weight in your affected legs which can increase the risk of falling but as gradually as you learn to walk with prosthetic leg you can use walker and any other addicted without need of below knee amputes.
If the popliteal pulse is present before surgery then below knee amputation should be successful and if the popliteal pulse is not present then it does not include below knee amputation The below knee amputation should be four inches long for peripheral vascular disease.
Several hours are needed to perform knee amputation surgery depending on the need of surgery.
In the process of above knee amputation an incision will be made above the knee and the muscles are divided and the blood vessel is clamped and then muscles are sewn and given shape. After that it will form a stump that will cushion with none and the skin is closed over the muscles. After that drains may be inserted into stump which will allow blood and fluids to drain from that area in first few days after surgery.
Pain and swelling are very common after first month of surgery but it can be easily managed.
After knee amputation surgery the residual part of the limb will take around 4 to 8 weeks to heal completely.
You have to stay in hospital for about 5 to 14 days but if your condition is not getting better then you may need to stay for longer time.
It will take 1 to 2 months for the remaining limb to heal and you have to limit your physical activity during your recovery time.
Some of the risks of knee amputation surgery are excessive bleeding, problem from anaesthesia, infection, blood clots, breakdown of skin from remaining limbs, poor healing, feeling of pain in amputated limb.
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