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Caring for Your Dog After a Leg AmputationPreparing dog owners for what to expect when their dog undergoes leg amputation surgery.
Is Leg Amputation Right for My Dog?Factors to consider when deciding to pursue leg amputation for your dog with bone cancer.
Reasons for Amputating a Dog's Limb or ToeIf your dog has an injury, it is sometimes incurable. The best solution may be to amputate, whether it be a limb or just a toe. Dogs can survive comfortably with one less limb or toe and live a normal healthy life.- Tips for Adjusting to an Amputation of a LimbTo help understand what type of impact someone may experience when a limb is amputated and for tips on adjusting to an amputation of a limb, I have interviewed therapist Sara Pattavina Moulton.
A Canine Leg Amputation May Be Necessary for the Healthy Life of Your DogDogs do quite well, much better than a human, if a limb has to be amputated. Whether illness or injury, amputation can save your dog's quality of life. . .
Stroller Recall, Amputation and Laceration Hazards30,000 of these strollers have been recalled, and at least 1 person has had their finger tip amputated. Is it the stroller you use for your kids?
Jogging Strollers Recalled Due to Possible AmputationA repair kit is being offered to consumers with jogging strollers that may cause finger amputation.- Add One More to the List of Diseases Smoking Can Cause: Leg AmputationSmoking is the number one cause of peripheral artery disease, or P.A.D. It leads to more leg amputations than any other cause.
Emergency Care for Amputation InjuriesEveryone should know proper emergency care procedures for many types of traumatic injuries and in the case of amputated limbs proper care of the severed body parts can mean the difference in whether they are reattached or not.- Jonathan Metz Attempts Self Amputation of His Arm to Free Himself After Being TrappedJonathan Metz, 31 of Hartford Connecticut attempted to cut off his rotting arm after being trapped under his furnace for 3 days.
- Fat Emboli After a Traumatic AmputationPossible complications of a traumatic amputation in an emergency situation outside of a hospital include bleeding, shock, infection and a fat embolus.
- Why Some Amputees Benefit from Not Using a ProsthesisIf you are concerned about an amputation surgery, here is what you need to know about the reasons why a prosthesis may not be used.
- Understanding Types of Amputation RehabilitationWhen caring for an amputee, it is important to become familiar with the types and timing of amputation rehabilitation.
- Reasons Why Congenital Amputation OccursIf your infant was born with a missing limb, here are some reasons why congenital amputation occurs.
Amputations.... Haiti's Injured Lose a Limb or DieA huge number of amputees will be permanent reminders of the Haitian earthquake.- Avoiding Amputation for the DiabeticAmputation of a foot or leg in a diabetic can be avoided. My article tell you the best ways to do that.
- Elective AmputationThe desire to have a healthy limb amputated has been publicized recently by several documentaries and even an episode of CSI: New York.
Urinary Tract Infection Induced Septicemia Forces Miss World Amputation; Could it Happen to You?20-year-old Brazilian model Mariana Bridi da Costa became infected with pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. Because of urinary tract infection induced septicemia, doctors amputated her hands and feet. Would you recognize septicemia symptoms?- How to Help a Person Cope with AmputationWhether diabetics or accident victims, many people have to deal with the frightening fact that they have to have a limb amputated. Here is some advice to help people cope with the loss of limbs.
- Three Components to Amputation Surgery RecoveryIn preparation for an amputation surgery, these three components of post-surgical care must be addressed by your surgeon.
A Cat's Leg Amputation Story: Felines Do Surprisingly Well with Three LegsTrauma necessitated amputation of Zipper's left hind leg, but recovery has been great.- Multiple Amputations & the Upper Limb Prosthesis DecisionWhen suffering a multiple amputation, especially that of one upper limb and one lower limb, it is important to carefully consider whether a prosthesis is right for you and what type should be used.
Exclusive Interview with a Self AmputeeFrom early on in his life, Carl Menson knew he wanted to amputated his own limbs. Discover his personal story about this rare body modification in this exclusive interview.- Amputation: Healing the Whole Person After Traumatic Work InjuryOffering an overview of the complications associated with amputation and the healing process, both physically, emotionally and financially.
- The Amputation "Diet" - Is Losing Weight Worth Amputating Body Parts?The Amputation "Diet" is a very sick and unusual way to lose weight. Learn more about why you should not go on this so-called "diet".
Honey Therapy Could Give Diabetics Hope when Facing Possible AmputationsHoney has been used in other countries for years to promote the healing of diabetic ulcers and wound care in alternative medicine throughout Europe. Until recently, this possibility has not been explored here in the United States.- Canine Osteosarcoma - Zuki's StoryI'm still in shock about the fact my young Akita was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, and still reliving the roller coaster around her diagnosis.
ZSA ZSA GABOR HAS PARTIAL AMPUTATION of HER LEGLatest news on Zsa Zsa Gabor
AmputationThere comes a time for every victim of abuse, neglect, assault and attack to leave the old pain behind and begin anew.
Toe Tourniquet SyndromeToe tourniquet syndrome is a common occurrence among infants but many parents are unaware of this danger. Toe tourniquets are a serious condition, which can result in amputation.
Amputated Fingertips Can Be Regrown Complete with FingernailCNN: A woman regrew her amputated fingertip in seven weeks, complete with fingernail, using Matristem Wound Powder. Made from pig bladder cells, the powder instructs the missing fingertip to replace itself.
From Tonsillectomy to Sepsis to AmputationThis is a story of a lady named Amy who lives in my neighborhood who could sure use all the prayers she can get.- How to Stop an Erection - Four Sure-fire Methods to Get Rid of an Erection PainlesslyFour proven methods to stop an erection quickly and avoid awkward social situations.
- House Season 6 Finale RecapLast night's episode was the Season 6 finale and it left us fans with the classic cliffhanger to keep everyone excited and speculating about what might happen in the Season 7 premier.
- Help for Hurting MarriagesThis article will encourage hurting couple to seek help for wounds in their marriages.
- Amputation of a LegOne woman's struggle with relearning how to live after losing part of her leg.
- 5 Things You Must Do in Case of an Accidental Amputation from a Snow BlowerThe most important steps to take in case of an amputated part
How to Care for Your Residual LimbCaring for your amputated area isn't hard but it is a necessity.- The Paladin's NightmareA little piece of flash fiction horror. A noble knight hunting a necromancer comes under attack, and has to be taken to the local doctor. However...
- I Am Not StrongI realized not having walls is real strength in a person...
