The symptoms of limb or finger detachment are as follows:
- Complete or partial cutting off of a body part
- Minimal or severe bleeding depending on the injury
- Severe pain
- Crushed body tissues
At Medanta, diagnosis of traumatic amputations is done using physical examination of the injured part. As the injury is visible to naked eyes, it may not be required to use imaging tools like X-Ray...
At Medanta, diagnosis of traumatic amputations is done using physical examination of the injured part. As the injury is visible to naked eyes, it may not be required to use imaging tools like X-Rays or scanning.
The surgical treatment of a traumatic amputation is no different from other wounds. If the amputation is caused by serious causes like bomb explosions, the level of damages caused is very high. Debridement is carried out to excise all foreign materials. The wound should not be closed primarily. The first priority is to keep the injured person alive, as the life of a person is more important than loss of a body part. If possible, the amputated part is surgically reattached back to the body.
You are advised to contact a doctor at the earliest if you have undergone traumatic experiences like crashes, industrial accidents or if your legs or hands have been stuck under heavy weights for extended durations.