indications

Last reviewed 05/2021

The indications for limb amputation are remembered by the 3 D's i.e. when tissue is:

• dead or dying: - peripheral vascular disease, severe trauma, burns or frostbite

• dangerous: - limb harbours a malignant tumour, lethal sepsis i.e. gas gangrene or because of a possible crush syndrome

• damn nuisance: - pain, gross malformation, severe loss of function, recurrent sepsis