When is an mputation on a toe necessary?

Answer by  GVlad (104)

An amputation is necessary when the actual body part is compromised from a vascular point of view. For example, diabetics that don`t use treatment (diabetic leg) or severe frostbite.

Answer by  jamieellison (1637)

Amputation of a toe is necessary when blood supply to the toe can not be reestablished or when the toe can not be repaired after trauma.

Answer by  mars3291 (252)

An amputation of a toe is necessary after a severe injury to the toe and the blood vessels were severely affected and not functioning at all. Also during osteogenic sarcoma, the bone of the toe is affected in which there is a malignant tumor and treatment would be amputation

Answer by  dreamer (28)

A toe requires removal when it is so diseased as to affect the entire body. Examples of this are gangrene and infection of the bone.