A toe amputation may be necessary for a number of reasons, including following an accident or reduced blood supply due to a medical condition. The thought of this type of surgery can be frightening, ...

After recently getting his right foot amputated, Lavar Ball has opened up about some serious health struggles. In an article he wrote for SLAM magazine, Ball revealed that a dangerous infection ...

With tick-borne afflictions spreading across the US at an alarming rate, there’s been an up-tick in horror stories involving this eight-legged scourge. Recently, an Ohio man lost all the toes on one ...

May 23, 2012 — Correct multidisciplinary treatment of common diabetic foot infections can reduce amputations, according to guidelines for diagnosis and treatment issued by the Infectious Diseases ...

Ed Rivas, a nurse in the metro-Phoenix area, is now relying on help from others after providing care to people for 15 years. Rivas contracted MRSA during a vacation to Florida and is adjusting to life ...

Professional wrestling legend Brian Knobbs is reportedly battling a deadly infection that could lead to the amputation of his foot, and fans are being asked to help the popular performer out. Knobbs, ...

LaVar Ball, the father of NBA players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, told Slam on Tuesday that diabetic complications caused him to need an amputation on part of his right leg. Ball said he got an infection ...

The Big Baller Brand founder admitted that not taking care of his diabetes led to the life-altering surgery. LaVar Ball, father of NBA basketball players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball and basketball ...

Greggy Sorio is still recovering from his toe amputation after he developed ulcerative colitis while being detained. He expects to be deported any day now.