Limb preservation treatment Perth
Advanced treatments to protect your limb and your
independence
Living with a chronic wound, poor circulation or the risk of losing a limb, can feel overwhelming. At Limb Preservation Perth, we are here to help protect your independence and quality of life.
Taking action early: Non-surgical options
Preserving a limb often starts with small changes, not surgery. One of the most powerful tools you have is knowledge.
Understanding conditions like diabetes and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) means you can take action early. With the right education and support, you can lower your risk of serious complications.
Simple lifestyle changes like stopping smoking, improving blood sugar control, staying active and following your medication plan can dramatically improve blood flow and wound healing. Every little step adds up.
"The more you know, the more power and agency you have to protect your health."
Dr Bibombe Patrice Mwipatayi
At Limb Preservation Perth, we believe in teamwork. We partner closely with your GP, podiatrist and diabetes support network to help you stay on track. You are never in this alone.
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When surgery is needed
Sometimes, non-surgical care is not enough. When blood flow is severely reduced, wounds are unlikely to heal properly and infection can take hold. In this situation surgery may be necessary to improve or maintain your lifestyle and can make the difference between saving or losing a limb.
But here is the important part. Our goal is never just to operate. It is always to preserve both anatomy (keeping the limb itself) and function (making sure you can still use it properly).
Early, multidisciplinary care can often avoid bigger surgeries like amputation. Acting quickly matters.
Common surgical procedures
You might be wondering what kinds of surgeries are involved. Here are some of the procedures we often use to save limbs:
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Skin grafts
Sometimes wounds are too big to heal on their own. In these cases, we can take healthy skin from another part of your body and place it over the wound to speed up healing and lower the chance of infection.
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Sometimes the shape of your foot may have changed because of diabetes-related conditions like neuropathy, Charcot foot or even previous surgery, particularly toe amputations. In this situation, excessive pressure can build up in unwanted areas and may be the reasons why ulcers form or do not heal.
The majority of the time this can be treated by your podiatrist who can use a variety of techniques and devices to help relieve pressure and support wound healing. If non-surgical techniques by your podiatrist fail, surgery may be needed to remove bony prominences or rebalance tendons so your wounds can heal properly.
At Limb Preservation Perth, in addition to wound care and optimising blood supply, we also offer a range of interventions that can help from minimally invasive tendon procedures to amputation revision surgery to maximise the chances of wound healing and preserve your independence.
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Advanced techniques for challenging cases
For more complex situations, we offer a range of advanced limb-preservation techniques. These techniques are tailored to your specific needs using the latest and most appropriate surgical techniques and equipment to ensure we do everything possible to preserve your limb and independence.
If you have a chronic, non-healing wound, we have access to cutting-edge wound care options, including dermal matrices that encourage new tissue growth. For larger and more complex wounds, we work alongside expert plastic surgeons to repair and reconstruct your limb so you can remain independent for as long as possible. At Limb Preservation Perth, limb loss is the absolute last option and we will do everything possible to get you back on your feet.
"Modern limb preservation treatment is about using every available tool, vascular, surgical and wound care, together to give you the best chance of healing."
Dr Femi Oshin
If amputation is unavoidable, we guide you through that process too, providing full emotional support, expert prosthetics referrals and physiotherapy to help you regain mobility and confidence.
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Healing after surgery: What to expect
Recovery after surgery is not just about the wound closing. It is about rebuilding strength, balance and trust in your body again.
You will be supported every step of the way by vascular specialists, backed by a network of dedicated community based healthcare professionals. Help and support is never far away. Together, we will design a personalised rehabilitation plan that fits your life.
Follow-up care is just as important. Regular vascular assessments, check-ups and patient education sessions help spot any issues early and keep you on track for long-term success.
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Our commitment to your care
At Limb Preservation Perth, you are never just a case or a condition. You are a person with a story, a family and a future that matters deeply to us.
We are committed to doing everything we can, through education, prevention, surgery and rehabilitation, to help you keep moving forward on your own two feet.