Risks for any surgery are:
Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs Breathing problems Bleeding
Risks for this surgery are:
A feeling that the limb is still there. This is called phantom sensation. Sometimes this feeling can be painful. That is called phantom pain. The joint closest to the part that is amputated loses its range of motion, making it hard to move. This is called joint contracture. Infection of the skin or bone. The amputation wound does not heal properly.
What are the risks of Amputation?
Risks for any surgery are:
Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs Breathing problems Bleeding
Risks for this surgery are:
A feeling that the limb is still there. This is called phantom sensation. Sometimes this feeling can be painful. That is called phantom pain. The joint closest to the part that is amputated loses its range of motion, making it hard to move. This is called joint contracture. Infection of the skin or bone. The amputation wound does not heal properly.