This episode explains why limb salvage is a philosophy, not just a procedure, and gives the essential questions patients and clinicians must ask before consenting to a lower-extremity or digital amputation. Topics include global amputation rates and mortality, distinguishing infection from ischemia, the importance of vascular assessment and revascularization, diagnosing and treating osteomyelitis, proper offloading and advanced wound-care strategies, and assessing metabolic healing capacity. The host also covers when amputation is lifesaving, alternatives to amputation, informed consent, and practical steps to ensure a thorough, multidisciplinary approach to preserving limbs when possible.

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