The Ups and Downs of Leg Amputation

Parents of children with Osteosarcoma or Leukemia might have to make a hard decision. If the cancer gets really aggressive, one of the options is amputation of the leg. It is hard for a parent to imagine having a child with one leg. There are some advantages. One of the advantages to amputating the cancerous tumor is removed and then the child will get a mechanical leg and the brain will learn to control the other leg. The only thing about it is that it makes it harder to walk fast or run faster. That can sometimes lead to social barriers. Also people who amputate the leg have a chance of a fear of looking at there own leg. It seems odd at first but in reality its not. It is actually a common fear among patients who amputate the leg. Id you get surgery on just the spot where the tumor is located then it will be harder to get the full tumor and it will make your treatment options harder and more aggressive. If you amputate the leg you will have at least a month of rehab to regain the control of the mechanical leg. It has become the desired option among parents after hearing the pros and cons. I hope this educated you on the pros and cons of amputating a leg!









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