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Restoring Failing Wounds with Limb Reconstruction Expertise Complex lower leg wounds are often far more than a problem on the surface. They can follow major injuries, repeated surgery, infection, diabetes-related problems, or poor blood supply. Sometimes they refuse to heal despite good standard care. When skin breaks down over the shin or ankle, the bone and soft tissues underneath can become exposed or infected, putting the whole leg at risk. Poor circulation, infected or d

When a Broken Bone Is Not Getting Better A broken bone is hard enough at the start. The first few weeks are all about pain, hospital visits and getting used to a cast, boot or frame. After a while, most people expect things to slowly feel better. But sometimes the pain, swelling or weakness just do not seem to improve, and that can be worrying. Feeling unsure at this stage is completely normal. Knowing the common signs of a non-union fracture, which is when a bone is slow to

Understanding Limb Deformity and Why It Matters Limb deformity simply means that a bone in the arm or leg is not in the ideal shape or position. This might be a leg that bends outwards (bow legs), one that bends inwards (knock knees), a difference in leg length, or a bone that has healed in a twisted or bent position after a fracture. Some deformities are present from childhood, others develop after injury, infection, or previous surgery. When the bones are out of line, the j