Amputation might be a risk factor for chronic kidney disease. Traumatic amputation that is not related to diabetes or peripheral vascular disease may still lead to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), ...

The PROMISE I early feasibility study demonstrated a 12-month amputation-free survival rate of 76% in patients who would otherwise face certain amputation. The ALPS Multicenter Study showed similarly ...

In my years as a patient advocate, I’ve had countless conversations with healthcare executives about the economics of limb preservation versus amputation. During one particularly candid exchange at a ...

Living with diabetes requires vigilance on many fronts, but perhaps none as crucial as protecting your limbs from amputation. While many focus on monitoring glucose levels, understanding the ...

When an ant injures its leg, it sometimes will turn to a buddy who will help out by gnawing the leg off, effectively performing a lifesaving limb amputation. That's according to some new experiments ...

More than 1,000 child amputees so far in Gaza One orphan suffered double amputation due to infection Child amputees need intricate post-operation care KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza, Jan 4 (Reuters) - ...