Understanding Limb Preservation 

If you have diabetes, you probably already know it affects many major body systems. One of the systems affected is your circulatory system, causing impaired blood flow. When you don’t have enough blood flowing to your tissues, your tissues can die, resulting in amputations. Your foot surgeon can help preserve your limbs. Dr. David Bastawros is a foot surgeon at the specialized foot and ankle wound care outpatient clinic at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital in Plano, TX.

What You Need To Know About Limb Preservation

Dr. Bastawros may recommend a variety of treatment options to help preserve your limbs. He can help you decide the best treatment option for you. Some of the treatments for you to consider include:

• A bone graft to repair bone damage
• Reconstructive surgery to repair damaged tissue
• Skin graft to repair ulcerated skin
• Limb salvage surgery to preserve as much of a limb as possible
• A soft tissue graft to repair and rebuild ulcerated soft tissue
• A nerve transfer to rebuild nerve sensation in an affected limb

When you have diabetes, you want to know your doctor is committed to saving your limbs and preventing amputations. When you visit Dr. Bastawros, you can have peace of mind, knowing the doctor and his team want you to attain optimal health.

Treatment begins with a thorough examination of the wound and an assessment of damage. The doctor will develop a treatment plan designed with limb preservation in mind. You and your doctor can decide on the best course of treatment.

Our doctor may also consult with other specialties including:

• Vascular surgeons, to help restore blood flow
• Infectious disease specialists, to help control bacterial infection
• internal medicine doctors, to manage diabetes
• Physical therapists to help you regain strength, flexibility, and mobility

Want To Know More?

To learn more about limb preservation and how your foot surgeon can help, call Dr. David Bastawros at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital in Plano, TX. You can reach him in the office by calling (469) 814-3816, so call today.