Management of the insensitive limb.

The limb or part of a limb that becomes insensitive often is destroyed or must be amputated. This is largely due not to intrinsic weakness of the limb but to damage from external forces that would normally be avoided by the person experiencing a warning pain. When the lack of pain sensation can be compensated for, the insensitive limb need not become damaged. Techniques for protecting the insensitive foot and hand are presented.