What is Limb Salvage Surgery?
Limb salvage surgery (or limb preservation surgery) is a highly complex orthopaedic oncology procedure designed to remove a malignant bone or soft tissue tumor while saving the patient's arm or leg.
Historically, aggressive bone cancers like osteosarcoma or Ewing's sarcoma often resulted in amputation. Today, thanks to advances in surgical techniques, chemotherapy, and biomedical engineering, Dr. Jyoti Prakash can safely remove the cancer and reconstruct the limb in over 90% of cases, allowing patients to maintain their independence and quality of life.
The Surgical Process
Limb salvage surgery is a two-phase procedure demanding extreme precision:
First, the tumor resection phase involves the careful removal of the diseased bone and tissue along with a wide margin of healthy tissue. This 'negative margin' ensures no microscopic cancer cells are left behind.
The second phase is reconstruction. Dr. Prakash replaces the removed bone and joint using advanced modular megaprostheses (custom metal implants), massive bone allografts (donor bone), or vascularized bone grafts. The surrounding muscles and tendons are then meticulously reattached to restore dynamic movement.
Benefits & Recovery
Recovery requires dedication and a structured physiotherapy program. Dr. Prakash's team provides continuous support, ensuring the reconstructed limb achieves maximum functional capacity over time.
- Preservation of the natural limb and improved psychological well-being.
- Maintenance of near-normal biomechanics and independent mobility.
- Highly customized implants that grow with the patient (expandable prostheses for children).
- Comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation to retrain muscles and joints.
The Surgical Process
Limb salvage surgery is a two-phase procedure demanding extreme precision:
First, the tumor resection phase involves the careful removal of the diseased bone and tissue along with a wide margin of healthy tissue. This 'negative margin' ensures no microscopic cancer cells are left behind.
The second phase is reconstruction. Dr. Prakash replaces the removed bone and joint using advanced modular megaprostheses (custom metal implants), massive bone allografts (donor bone), or vascularized bone grafts. The surrounding muscles and tendons are then meticulously reattached to restore dynamic movement.
Benefits & Recovery
Recovery requires dedication and a structured physiotherapy program. Dr. Prakash's team provides continuous support, ensuring the reconstructed limb achieves maximum functional capacity over time.
- Preservation of the natural limb and improved psychological well-being.
- Maintenance of near-normal biomechanics and independent mobility.
- Highly customized implants that grow with the patient (expandable prostheses for children).
- Comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation to retrain muscles and joints.