Finger amputation operation
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Antibiotics have been unsucessful and according to the docs she waited too long for an operation (they say it could have been a simple removal of bone without amputation, a while ago).
The case is about 8 months old now - from start of 1st symptoms.
She still responds to antibiotics. Soft tissues became a bit better after a few days of hospitalization (she was to undergo surgery but didn't know it would involve amputation...)
So, I've searched for alternatives.
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I hope you get a reply for I am going through the same thing with my 70+ yr old Dad! Told he won't live through amputation so he said don't bother but the gangrene in one area is spreading so quickly! Other areas are dry but I am thinking this is wet! It is getting worse everyday! He has dry gangrene that hasn't changed at all! Hospice is involved now....the Hospice nurse hasn't given you any idea? I am told that sepsis is a possibility....
Several years ago I was indirectly struck by lightning on my finger. Ever since I have had severe nerve pain. Cold is simply unbearable let alone if I hit my finger on anything. I have been to several doctors and NO one can help me. I have even attempted accupuncture to no avail. I am currenty taking Lyrica, which helps a little, but not much. I have tried topicals as well. I am to the point where I just want my finger amputated. The pain is just too much!! Any suggestions?
Today I noticed maggots within the growth feeding on the flesh and it has really scared me. An operation to remove the tumor/tail is going to cost a lot of money (which I don't have available) and even after that it may not solve the problem.
I'm afraid we may have to have him put down as he may be suffering and we can't afford to falk out for an operation that may not solve the problem (which he doesn't seem to be).
In order to keep my job, I had my leg amputated below the knee. Unfortunately that operation was botched by an incompetent surgeon and I'm no better off today than I was before the operation. Right after the amputation, the cancer came back to my lungs. Once I'm done with chemo this time, I'm going to try to have my leg fixed. Regardless, my question is about the amount of pain medication I'm taking.
She has diabetes, which might mean amputation in her future, and she has Alzheimers that is no long mild but not very advanced. She often recognizes my husband. Some days she seems to really enjoy life.
I cannot understand the doctor's recommendation. It seems as if she will be prevented from having a relatively good death.
Any thoughts or advice? My husband and his sister are the only family left.
should I put her through an amputation at this age. My vet is great, but, understandably, cannot tell me what she would do if it were her cat. She is scheduled for a series of tests to see if the cancer has invaded any other areas, if her remaining legs are strong enough (without arthritus), x-rays of chest, ultrasound of intestines and a complete blood workup to make sure she is disease free.
Having toe amputation in two weeks. Anyone know about balance,recoverytime,walking,reehab...Anything. I'M having
no success finding info.
every morning, my little finger is stiff and is locked up. after a few minutes i can straighten it out again. the main knuckle on the end of my hand is sore. can anyone maybe tell me why?
I have been diagnosed with herpes whitlow in my right ring finger...it is a very insidius disease as it is prone to secondary infections and is very costly due to loss of work and topical and oral treatments.Today I start suppression therapy on Valtrex and Zovirax cream if needed.In the last two years I've had at least ten outbreaks and it is really getting me down.
Is there any new treatments being researched for this disease?
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I am looking to find a t-shirt that will fit my dog following a front leg amputation. The sites I've found don't have sizes large enough for my dog, (a big Chesapeake, just under 100 lbs). Any ideas?
I would say it would be a good idea to check it out, you may need a tetanus shot and it sounds like it is infected, put some OTC anti biotic cream on a band aid on it till you can get it checked out, Good Luck
Hi, my chinchilla, Screetch, had an emergency amputation of his right hind leg approximately one week ago. He remained in vet care until three days after the surgery. He came home with antibiotics and needing to be force fed. My question is two fold. First, will i need to supplement "good" bacteria, to replace those destroyed by the antibiotics?
hey everybody im now 14 weeks over my accident since i severed the tendons and nerves in my 3rd 4th and 5th digit on my right hand im finished in the hospital for the moment although my hand is not complety healed my middle finger appears to be stuck behind scar tissue and my doc suggested i have another operation to remove scar tissue in october i was just wondering if there is a chance my middle finger might become free the more i use it?
We rescued a german shephard puppy that needed a right front leg amputation from the knee down. That was three months ago on Aug 17th. He is now 7 months old and the wound is still not healed. About 6 days after surgery the wound burst open, had aslight infection. We cleaned it up got him on atibiotics and the wound was left open to drain. The wound then ulcerated to pretty good size. It has slowly since granulated some but it's still wide open. The outside edges of skin are white and hard.
Our dog has an amputation scheduled for her front right leg, due to bone cancer. She is 9 years old, but apart from the bum leg, she is very healthy and active, (the cancer has not affected her behavior, energy, or appetite- just her mobility with the one leg). My neighbor was shocked when I told her we have an amputation scheduled, (since my dog is older). Also the diagnosing Vet told me he would not recommend amputation of a front leg on a large dog.
Went to see an oral surgeon 3 months ago about a problem that had nothing to do with the root amputation he did on a tooth in my mouth that was part of a fixed bridge. He said I had an infection and he suggested that a root amputation be performed. He removed bone and gum tissue an amputated the root. 3 months later it still aches in the area he worked on. Went back to see him he took new x-rays saw no infection and said he didn't know why it is still aching.
my gf was diagnosed today with a skin cancer under the pinky finer , under the nail. it has eat away at the bone and she is facing partial amputation....
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