Patient Question
Hello Doctor,
How long can it take for a finger to fall off if it doesn't have any circulation?
Answered by Dr. Resul Altuntas
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
If you're asking about the viability of a finger without circulation, here's a general timeline:
1. Initial ischemic (lack of blood flow) damage can occur within 6 hours.
2. Severe tissue death starts to set in after about 24 hours without circulation.
3. Complete necrosis (tissue death) typically occurs between 24-48 hours.
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