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Suggest Treatment For Dog Bite

In 2004, I received a tiny dog bite that caused a blood infection which led to severe sepsis and amputation of four fingers and all ten toes. I had a hip replacement three years before that, and my right hip deteriorated and almost dislocated within three years of the toe amps. I can walk, but only 30-40 feet before my lower back seizes up and my legs just won t function. The pain is debilitating, but there s no when I sit. Is it likely that the TMAs have affected the muscles or spine in my lower back?                                                                                                                                                                                                      
Fri, 5 May 2017
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

I am sorry about this incident, this is really rare but serious complication of dog bite. You other issues with hip is probably related to static disorders caused by toes amputation. SO it is not uncommon to see such difficulties. It is treated by several things:

1. First you need to do static foot examination and tests to see the position of Hip implant and other mechanical feaures of hip and knee joint

2. YOu should consider - re-operation for hip if this is identifed as a cause of your pain

3. Back pain may be caused by the same issue and MRI of the spine is required to verifiy is there disc hernia or degenerative causes
Then the treatment can be planned.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.

Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Dog Bite

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. I am sorry about this incident, this is really rare but serious complication of dog bite. You other issues with hip is probably related to static disorders caused by toes amputation. SO it is not uncommon to see such difficulties. It is treated by several things: 1. First you need to do static foot examination and tests to see the position of Hip implant and other mechanical feaures of hip and knee joint 2. YOu should consider - re-operation for hip if this is identifed as a cause of your pain 3. Back pain may be caused by the same issue and MRI of the spine is required to verifiy is there disc hernia or degenerative causes Then the treatment can be planned. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.