why is there a need to amputate in cases of diabetis
There are many different types of amputation, depending on the specific limb that needs to be removed and how much of the limb can be saved. Lower limb amputations â such as the removal of part of a leg, foot or toe â are the most common type of amputation, particularly in older people with PAD or diabetes.n amputation is the surgical removal of part of the body, such as an arm or leg. In the UK, some of the main reasons why amputations are carried out include: 1  the limb has been affected by gangrene (when a loss of blood supply causes the bodyâs tissue to die) â often as a result of peripheral arterial disease (PAD).