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Limb salvage surgery preserves a limb affected by tumors, trauma, or infections by removing damaged tissue and reconstructing it using implants, bone grafts, or regenerative techniques. The procedure includes tissue removal, reconstruction, vascular repair, and rehabilitation, helping patients avoid amputation while restoring function. For expert care, visit Dr. Amar Sarin’s website.
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What conditions are treated with limb salvage surgery?
The procedure is most commonly performed for bone tumors and bone sarcomas,
What are the risks for limb salvage surgery?
The major risks associated with limb salvage are: superficial or deep infection at the site of the surgery; loosening, shifting, or breakage of implants;
What alternatives are there to limb salvage therapy?
amputation of the limb becomes the only alternative treatment.
How much limb lengthening cost?
The cost of limb lengthening surgery can vary widely depending on factors such as the technique used, the number of limbs being lengthened, and the country where the surgery is performed. On average, limb lengthening surgery can cost anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000 or more per limb. It's important to consult with a specialist to get an accurate estimate based on your specific needs.
What is the prognosis for limb salvage surgery?
During the five to 10 days the patient remains in the hospital following surgery, nurses monitor sensation and blood flow in the affected extremity
What kind of surgery is sometimes performed on patients with muscular dystrophy?
When contractures become more pronounced, tenotomy surgery may be performed. In this operation, the tendon of the contractured muscle is cut, and the limb is braced in its normal resting position while the tendon regrows
How is surgery used to treat phantom limb syndrome?
Surgical treatments for phantom limb pain are limited in benefit. Lesions of various pain centers in the spinal cord and brain can be performed, and may provide short-term relief on most occasions.
What is another name for blood salvage?
Blood salvage , which is also called autotransfusion
How do you minimize wrong limb amputations?
Doctors and nurses and any one else involved in the surgery, ask the person their name, date of birth and what the surgery is for. They do this many, many times. They will also mark the limb or part that is to be operated on.
What may be the risks when amputation is not performed in case of limb infection?
When amputation is not performed in the case of limb infection there are a number of risks. The main risk is that the infection will spread further than the infected limb and that this may become life threatening.
Is there surgery to restore function to a limb if a nerve dies?
No not at the moment. However it seems that some nerve function can be restored by a limb re attachment or transplant.
What is intra operative salvage?
Intra operative salvage is a medical procedure done to recover blood lost in a surgery. This is done by re-infusing blood into the patient.
