Extremity Reconstruction (Upper and Lower Limb)
At Elegance Clinic, we understand that damage to your arms or legs can deeply affect your daily life, independence, and emotional well-being. Whether you have suffered a traumatic injury, face a non-healing wound, or need complex bony defect reconstruction, our extremity reconstruction services aim to restore function, mobility, and aesthetics. Extremity reconstruction (upper and lower limb reconstruction) involves advanced surgical procedures that repair, rebuild, or replace lost tissues, ensuring you can move confidently and live without limitations. Our compassionate team is committed to providing the highest standards of trauma reconstruction, wound care debridement, and bony reconstruction tailored to your unique needs.
What is Extremity Reconstruction?
Extremity reconstruction is a specialised branch of reconstructive plastic surgery focused on repairing and restoring the structure and function of the upper and lower limbs affected by trauma, infection, or chronic wounds. This may involve skin grafts, local or free tissue flaps, bone grafting, and microsurgical techniques. Patients with severe injuries, non-healing ulcers, or bony defects benefit from these procedures to regain their ability to walk, perform daily activities, or use their hands effectively. At Elegance Clinic, our extremity reconstruction combines surgical expertise with meticulous planning to achieve optimal healing, functional recovery, and improved quality of life for each patient.
Conditions Treated with Extremity Reconstruction
1. Cellulitis and Infections
Cellulitis is a serious bacterial skin infection that can spread rapidly and damage underlying tissues. If left untreated or recurrent, it may lead to chronic wounds or tissue necrosis requiring surgical intervention. Our extremity reconstruction services treat cellulitis complications by removing infected tissue and reconstructing damaged areas using skin grafts or flaps to ensure complete healing. We integrate antibiotic therapy with surgical management to prevent infection spread, restore skin integrity, and minimise the risk of severe complications like sepsis or limb loss. Early intervention ensures better outcomes and prevents permanent damage to your arms or legs.
2. Non-healing Wounds
Non-healing wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, pressure sores, or traumatic wounds, fail to close with standard wound care and dressings. They often develop due to poor blood circulation, infections, or underlying medical conditions, increasing the risk of amputation if not treated effectively. At Elegance Clinic, our extremity reconstruction approach for non-healing wounds includes thorough wound care debridement to remove dead tissue, followed by reconstruction with local flaps or skin grafts to achieve complete wound closure. Our goal is to restore the skin’s protective barrier, reduce infection risk, and help patients regain mobility without pain or fear of worsening wounds.
3. Trauma Reconstruction
Trauma reconstruction is crucial for patients who have sustained severe injuries due to road accidents, industrial mishaps, or crush injuries. These injuries often involve multiple structures, including skin, muscles, bones, and nerves, requiring comprehensive surgical reconstruction. Our trauma reconstruction services include soft tissue coverage using local or free flaps, bone reconstruction for fractures or bone loss, tendon and nerve repair for restoring movement and sensation, and microsurgical techniques for complex cases. Timely trauma reconstruction not only saves the limb but also restores its function, enabling patients to return to their daily activities and regain their confidence after life-changing injuries.
4. Skin and Soft Tissue Deficits
Loss of skin and soft tissue in the limbs may occur due to trauma, infections, burns, or cancer-related surgeries. Such deficits expose deeper structures, leading to infections and impaired function. Our reconstructive plastic surgeons use skin grafting, local tissue flaps, or free microvascular flaps to cover these deficits effectively. By ensuring adequate blood supply and robust healing, these techniques restore the protective covering of limbs, enhance aesthetics, and improve mobility. At Elegance Clinic, we personalise each reconstruction plan to ensure natural appearance, minimal scarring, and maximum functional recovery for both upper and lower limb defects.a
5. Bony Defect Reconstruction
Bony defects can arise due to high-impact trauma, chronic infections like osteomyelitis, or after tumour removal surgeries. These defects compromise the structural stability of limbs, making it difficult or impossible to bear weight or use the affected arm. Bony defect reconstruction involves bone grafting, vascularised bone flaps, or the use of customised implants to restore bone continuity and strength. Our experienced surgical team uses advanced planning and microsurgical techniques to ensure the transferred bone integrates well, enabling patients to regain mobility and function safely. This complex reconstruction transforms lives by preventing disability and improving overall limb health.
Our Advanced Surgical Procedures
Debridement
Debridement is a critical procedure in wound care and extremity reconstruction, involving the removal of dead, infected, or non-viable tissue from wounds. Without proper debridement, wounds remain stagnant, increasing infection risk and preventing healing. At Elegance Clinic, we perform surgical debridement under strict sterile conditions, ensuring thorough cleaning of chronic wounds, trauma wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, and infected areas. Post-debridement, we reconstruct the defect using skin grafts or flaps for optimal wound closure. Our integrated wound care debridement services ensure faster healing, reduced infection rates, and better preparation for reconstructive procedures to restore limb function.
Amputation and Limb Salvage
When limb salvage is not possible due to extensive damage, infection, or failed reconstruction, amputation becomes necessary to save life and prevent systemic complications. Our surgical team performs both below-knee amputation (BKA) and above-knee amputation (AKA) with meticulous planning and post-operative rehabilitation support. Below-knee amputation preserves the knee joint, enabling easier prosthesis use and better mobility, while above-knee amputation is done when the damage extends beyond the knee joint. We provide compassionate counselling, pre-prosthetic preparation, and rehabilitation to help patients adjust physically and emotionally after amputation, empowering them towards independent living.
Microsurgical Reconstruction
Microsurgical reconstruction involves transferring tissues, skin, muscles, or bone from one part of the body to another using advanced microsurgery techniques to connect blood vessels for healthy integration. It is especially beneficial for complex trauma, bony defects, and large soft tissue losses. At Elegance Clinic, our microsurgical expertise ensures robust reconstruction outcomes, reduced donor site morbidity, and faster recovery. Whether for upper limb reconstruction after severe injury or lower limb salvage procedures, microsurgery enables us to achieve functional and aesthetic restoration even in the most challenging cases, enhancing patients’ lives significantly.
Why Choose Elegance Clinic for Extremity Reconstruction?
At Elegance Clinic, we combine extensive experience in reconstructive plastic surgery with compassionate, patient-centred care to ensure the best outcomes. Our trauma reconstruction, wound care debridement, and bony reconstruction procedures are performed by skilled surgeons using advanced facilities. We create personalised treatment plans focusing on restoring both function and appearance. Our integrated care team includes plastic surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, wound care specialists, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation experts to support holistic recovery. Trust us for extremity reconstruction that restores your confidence, mobility, and quality of life after trauma, chronic wounds, or limb-threatening conditions.
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FAQ
What are the risks of extremity reconstruction?
Like any surgery, extremity reconstruction carries risks of infection, bleeding, graft failure, or scarring, but experienced surgical care minimises these risks effectively.
Can non-healing wounds be treated without surgery?
Minor wounds may heal with dressings and medication, but chronic or non-healing wounds often require surgical debridement and reconstruction to close the wound and prevent complications.
How long is the hospital stay after trauma reconstruction?
Hospital stay varies based on the procedure’s complexity; minor reconstructions may require a few days, while major trauma cases need longer monitoring and rehabilitation.
Will I regain full function after extremity reconstruction?
Our goal is to restore maximum possible function and mobility. Physiotherapy and adherence to post-operative care plans significantly improve recovery outcomes.
Is extremity reconstruction covered under insurance?
Most reconstructive procedures for trauma, infections, or medical indications are covered. Our administrative team will assist you with detailed insurance guidance and paperwork.
What comes under general surgery compared to plastic surgery?
General surgery: Hernia repair, appendectomy, gallbladder removal.
Plastic surgery: Wound reconstruction, scar correction, soft tissue tumours.
