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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;
How is limb salvage surgery performed?
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.
What alternatives are there to limb salvage therapy?
amputation of the limb becomes the only alternative treatment.
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
How should a burn be treated a fractured limb?
Dress and bandage the burn before the limb is splinted.
How should a burn be treated to on a fractured limb?
Dress and bandage the burn before the limb is splinted.
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.
Do they remove limb when you get gangrene?
Not necessarily. It can be treated. In many cases though, the limb may have to be amputated. Each case is different.
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.
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 does the medical term 'Phantom Limb' refer to?
Phantom Limb syndrome is the perception of sensations, usually including pain, in a limb that has been amputated. Patients with this conditions experience the limb as if it were still attached to the body.
How should a burn be treated on a frunctured limb?
The same way you'd treat any other burn.
