"Limb salvage and preservation is a critical aspect of our healthcare services, dedicated to preventing amputations and preserving the functionality and quality of life for individuals facing the risk of limb loss. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals, including experienced doctors, skilled surgeons, knowledgeable physician assistants (PAs), and compassionate nurse practitioners (NPs), work together to address various medical conditions and injuries that threaten limb health.
Our services aim to address a wide range of conditions and factors, including:
- Neuropathy – Loss of Feeling in Your Feet: Our team provides comprehensive education on proper foot care and conducts regular foot exams to monitor for any signs of injury or complications related to neuropathy, especially in patients with diabetes.
- Poor Circulation: Our vascular surgeons and medical experts specialize in interventions and treatments to improve blood flow to the limbs. They may recommend procedures, medication management, and lifestyle changes to enhance circulation.
- Charcot Foot – A Deformity in Some Patients with Diabetes: Our skilled professionals are experienced in managing Charcot foot through immobilization techniques, customized footwear, and diabetes management strategies.
- Peripheral Vascular Disease and Arterial Disease: Our team offers advanced vascular interventions, angioplasty, stent placement, and personalized lifestyle guidance to optimize circulation and preserve limb health.
- Diabetes Education: Our doctors, PAs, and NPs provide comprehensive diabetes education, including blood sugar control and foot care, to prevent complications that may lead to limb amputation.
- Critical Limb Ischemia: Our experts offer a range of treatments, including revascularization procedures and, when needed, hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
- Gangrene and Infections: Our team specializes in aggressive infection control and wound management, utilizing the expertise of our surgeons and medical professionals to prevent the spread of infections and preserve limb integrity.
- Repetitive Trauma: Our experienced professionals emphasize the importance of proper footwear and conduct regular foot exams to prevent injuries and sores resulting from ill-fitting shoes.
- Chronic Lymphedema and Venous Stasis: Our healthcare providers offer tailored care plans, including compression therapy and wound management, to address these conditions and prevent complications.
- Prevention of Osteomyelitis: Our team focuses on early intervention, wound management, and antibiotic treatment to prevent bone infections.
- Extensive Monitoring of Nutritional Status: Our nurse practitioners and physician assistants closely monitor nutritional status and offer dietary guidance to support optimal wound healing and overall health.
- Traumatic Wounds: Our surgical expertise allows us to provide timely wound closure and ongoing wound care for traumatic injuries.
Our approach to limb salvage and preservation is a collaborative one, with our dedicated team of providers working in tandem to prevent amputations, enhance limb function, and improve the overall well-being of our patients. Your health and well-being are our top priorities."