Fromia indica lost half a leg to a powerhead

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I have a beautiful Fromia indica which has been in my tank for several months and appearing to be thriving and gaining size.

Unfortunately today it somehow got its leg jammed in the powerhead. I managed to pry it off after killing the power but it's clearly lost about half its leg.

I know starfish are well known regenerators but what can I do to help it and avoid secondary infection etc. FYI it is moving around post the trauma.
 
hi sounds like should be no problem,if torn "raggedy" looking cut, use razorblade to clean cut just above damage.
do in tank .
should start seeing improvement within few days.
any problems come back here ,we can call help... :)

ps: a pic would be great..best wishes.
 

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