Amputation & Prosthetic Fitting
The surgical removal of a severely damaged limb, coordinated with prosthetic fitting to restore mobility and function.
What is Amputation & Prosthetic Fitting?
Amputation surgically removes a limb or part of a limb that has been severely damaged by injury, infection, or disease and cannot be saved or effectively treated by other means. Your surgical team plans the procedure carefully to preserve as much healthy tissue and length as possible, since this affects how well a prosthetic limb can later be fitted and used. Following surgery and a period of healing, you are connected with a prosthetics specialist who assesses your residual limb and designs a custom prosthetic device suited to your lifestyle and mobility goals, with fitting and adjustment typically requiring several follow-up visits.
Why is this procedure performed?
- Severe traumatic injury that cannot be repaired
- Advanced infection or tissue death (gangrene) unresponsive to other treatment
- Cancer requiring removal of the affected limb
- Severe complications of vascular disease affecting limb viability
- A limb condition where amputation offers a better functional outcome than continued treatment attempts
How does this procedure help?
While amputation is a significant, life-changing procedure, coordinated prosthetic fitting and rehabilitation help many patients regain substantial mobility and independence afterward. Your care team supports you through both the physical recovery and adjustment to your prosthetic, with the goal of returning you to as full and active a life as possible. Advances in prosthetic technology mean many patients achieve a remarkable return to daily activities, work, and even sport following thorough rehabilitation.
How quickly can this be arranged in India?
Typical timeline in India
2–3 weeks
Compared to Canada / USA
75–85% faster
Cost savings vs. Canada / USA
70–85% less
Context
Orthopaedic procedures such as knee and hip replacement have average wait times of 12–24 months in Canada. In India, the same procedures are typically scheduled within 2–3 weeks.
Timeline data based on publicly available data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and NHS/Commonwealth Fund comparative studies. Cost estimates based on publicly available medical tourism cost comparisons, including Patients Beyond Borders. Actual costs vary by hospital and case complexity and are confirmed during your clinical assessment.
How does Medicay Global help?
We coordinate access to this procedure through our vetted hospital network in India, handling everything non-clinical along the way. Your Personal Medical Representative manages scheduling, logistics, and communication on your behalf, so you can focus on your health. Medicay Global coordinates access — all clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians.
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