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Limb preservation utilizing orthoplastic surgery often involves patients with high-risk for limb amputation. This could be from severe trauma, injury, infection, deformity, or complications from previous surgeries.
At Advanced Foot & Ankle of Virginia in Henrico, Virginia, board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, Ryan Vazales, DPM, DABFAS, FACFAS, plans your limb preservation surgery after careful evaluation of your foot and leg. Dr. Vazales will partner with you, your family and an integrated health care team to determine the best treatment plan to restore function for patients with a sever leg defect or significant injury within the skin or bone that requires complex care.
Call Advanced Foot & Ankle of Virginia or book an appointment online to learn more about limb preservation with orthoplastic surgery today.
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Orthoplastic surgery is a specialized technique that aims to save a foot, ankle, or leg that may otherwise need to be amputated. It requires advanced training in musculoskeletal problems and plastic surgery techniques. At Advanced Foot & Ankle of Virginia, Dr. Vazales specializes in orthoplastic surgery for limb preservation. This approach combines complex microsurgical lower limb flap procedures to cover wounds / soft tissue defects with bone lengthening or shortening procedures to treat bone loss or deformities. Many times, external fixation is used in surgery to stabilize the flap or bone defect while the defect heals. Dr. Vazales plans your surgery carefully and can adapt his technique after assessing the overall health and specific pathology.
Patients with limb threatening injuries, severe wounds or infections may benefit from limb preservation if they’re at risk of future amputation. In particular, uncontrolled diabetic patients often present a higher risk for potential limb amputation. Patients who have diabetes and undergo amputation have an increased mortality rate by 50 percent at 5 years post amputation. This is why it's important to avoid amputation whenever possible.
There are multiple steps you can take to ensure you get the best possible results from limb preservation. Dr. Vazales works very closely with a multidisciplinary team to improve your chances of a successful recovery. Healing can take a long time, however with individualized care Dr. Vazales, helps you restore as much function as possible to the affected leg, ankle, or foot.
Earl shares how Dr. Ryan Vazales gave him his life back after battling a chronic non-healing wound for almost 40 years.
Patient had severe infection in the left foot and was at risk of amputation. Through limb preservation Dr. Vazales saved her foot without amputation and now patient is finally able to walk.
Dr. Vazales performs comprehensive foot exams to evaluate the health of your foot and ankle to identify any potential problems. We use the latest diagnostic tools and techniques to provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
Whether you have a sprained ankle, a stress fracture, or a more serious foot and ankle injury, Dr. Vazales can help you get back on your feet. We offer a range of treatments, from physical therapy to surgery, to help you recover as quickly as possible.
At Advanced Foot and Ankle of Virginia, we pride ourselves on utilizing innovative treatment methods. Dr. Vazales stays current with the latest research and techniques in podiatry, ensuring that you receive the best possible care.
At Advanced Foot and Ankle of Virginia, we understand that each patient is unique, which is why we create personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs. Dr. Vazales takes the time to listen to your concerns and develop a strategy that addresses your foot health goals.
Dr. Vazales utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques to accurately assess your foot concerns. From imaging studies to biomechanical evaluations, our thorough approach ensures that we pinpoint the exact issues affecting your foot and/or ankle. This allows us to create effective treatment plans that target the root cause of your discomfort.
If you require foot or ankle surgery, Dr. Vazales has the expertise to provide the best care possible. We use the latest surgical techniques to perform a wide range of procedures, from bunion surgery to limb preservation. Our team will guide you through the process, explaining the procedure and recovery expectations. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities.
At Advanced Foot and Ankle of Virginia, our mission is to provide exceptional foot care in a warm and welcoming environment. Let us help you walk comfortably again.
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