on his foot great toe. My questions are: 1. Is this gangrene? 2. How can it be treated? 3. If it requires amputation , how soon does that need to be done? Thanks ... View answer

gangrene to finger tips with auto amputation . Resolving at present. ... View answer

[My father has late stage Alzheimers disease and has been admitted to the hospital with a black toe (bad circulation). We have been told today that there are blockages high up in the leg and that the whole leg would need... View answer

I would like to know what is the maximum life expectancy of a 90 year old man, who in the past had multiple by pass surgery, had gangrene in his leg which requires amputation below the knee, but , being ... View answer

I would like to know what is the maximum life expectancy of a 90 year old man, who in the past had multiple by pass surgery, had gangrene in his leg which requires amputation below the knee, but , being ... View answer

Hi my nan has dry gangrene in her leg and also just developed wet gangrene at the base of her spine due to being bedridden. She is 83, has dementia and diabetes. Amputation is not an option. Doctor... View answer

home where he broke his hip. That has been repaired but he has now been diagnosed with gangrene in his left lower leg. He has refused amputation as he has an aneurysm in his left groin which has now turned ... View answer

My 79 year old mother has gangrene that started in one toe, but has now spread to her lower leg ... all to no avail. Now he is recommending amputation below the knee. Needless to say, she is devastated ... View answer

gangarene foot can be treated without amputation ? is it possible in any type of medicine like ... gangarene foot .... my email YYYY@YYYY ... View answer

Looking for an estimate/timeline for an 83 yr old with dry gangrene of the leg. She also is on dialysis. The Vascular doctor has said she is not eligible for amputation. Circulation is pretty much shot ... View answer