Tag Archives: limb amputation

• 

  What is Buerger’s Disease?

  Posted on January 5, 2017 by Vein Admin in Associated conditions

  Buerger’s Disease is also known as thromboangiitis obliterans. It causes blockages in the veins of the hands and feet. The reduced blood flow causes inflammation, which in turn causes pain which in the case of Buerger’s can lead to permanent tissue damage and even necrosis in the form of gangrene.   This vein disease can […]

  Post Tagged with buerger's disease, gangrene, limb amputation, vein disease
  No Comments.
  Continue Reading...