Can you walk if you have all your toes amputated?

Losing one or more toes does not necessarily mean that you won’t be able to walk or even run again. However, it will adversely affect your balance and stability, and potentially change your walking biomechanics.

What happens when you have your toes amputated?

For most people, pain improves within a week after surgery. You may have stitches or sutures. The doctor will probably take these out about 10 days after the surgery. You may need to wear a cast or a special type of shoe for about 2 to 4 weeks.

Is toe amputation life threatening?

Another reason for toe amputation is when the blood supply to the toe is reduced, in conditions such as vascular disease, diabetes or frostbite. In these situations, the toe can become gangrenous due to a lack of blood supply, which can be life threatening if not addressed.

How long do diabetics live after toe amputation?

In one study, research showed that following an amputation, up to 50% of people with diabetes will die within 2 years.

What is life expectancy after toe amputation?

Mortality following amputation ranges from 13 to 40% in 1 year, 35–65% in 3 years, and 39–80% in 5 years, being worse than most malignancies. 7 Therefore, amputation-free survival is important in assessing the management of diabetic foot problems.

What is toe amputation?

Toe amputation is surgery to remove all or part of your toe. How do I prepare for toe amputation? Your surgeon will talk to you about how to prepare for surgery. He or she may tell you not to eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of your surgery.

What can I do if my big toe is amputated?

This is for people who have only had their big (great) toe amputated. A hallux toe filler can help you regain a natural walking gait and reduce discomfort. It also reduces pressure on the remaining four toes and helps prevent them from drifting out of their natural alignment. Trans-metatarsal amputation toe filler.

Will my big toe amputation affect my balance and stability?

However, it will adversely affect your balance and stability, and potentially change your walking biomechanics. The big toe carries the heaviest load during walking and running, and it’s also the toe that is most likely to be amputated due to infection.

What happens after toe amputation surgery?

Arrange for someone to drive you home and stay with you after surgery. What will happen during toe amputation? You may be given anesthesia to numb your leg or foot. You may feel pressure or pushing during surgery, but you should not feel any pain. Your surgeon will make an incision near your toe.