Lower Limb Surgeries

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins. Any vein that is close to the skin's surface (superficial) can become varicosed. Varicose veins most commonly affect the veins in the legs. That's because standing and walking increase the pressure in the veins of the lower body.

Fasciotomy

A fasciotomy is an emergency procedure used to treat acute compartment syndrome. Compartment syndrome is when the pressure builds up in a non-compliant osseofascial compartment and causes ischemia leading to muscle and nerve necrosis.

Debridement & Amputations

A minor amputation is where one or more toes are removed surgically and the affected tissue is removed (debrided). This is often due to a serious infection with the skin, tissues and bones of the toe/s and foot. If you don’t have the operation you may become very unwell due to infection. A minor amputation may also be needed if the toes become ischaemic. That means that they have very poor blood supply.

A foot debridement takes away infected skin and tissue. Some people may not need any toes removing, but do have a foot infection that needs clearing out.