London Limb Reconstruction at The Portland Hospital
What is limb reconstruction?
Limb reconstruction aims to restore function to deformed and/or shortened limbs in adults and children. Deformity and shortening may be present at birth (congenital) or may occur as a result of injury or infection (acquired). The commonest cause overall is trauma - particularly fractures that do not heal properly or do not heal at all.
Treatment may involve conventional plastic surgery techniques such as skin grafting and scar revision as well as orthopaedic surgery including limb lengthening.
Why choose London Limb Reconstruction?
London Limb Reconstruction is the only private limb reconstruction team in London and offers a unique grouping of reconstructive orthopaedic and plastic surgeons providing a full range of treatment options to adults and children. This includes reconstructive orthopaedic techniques such as limb lengthening and deformity correction with the llizarov and Spatial frames and other methods of limb length equalisation in children and adults. We also offer a full reconstructive plastic surgery service including scar revision, skin grafting and flaps.
Our consultants have experience and expertise in the management of rare congenital and acquired deformities as well as in the management of post traumatic degenerative arthritis in young patients.
London Limb Reconstruction is based at The Portland Hospital which is where most clinics are held. Surgery is carried out at the Portland Hospital for Children and adult patients may have surgery at The Princess Grace or The Wellington Hospital. All are internationally renowned hospitals owned by HCA International.
What conditions are treated?
Our specialised work is mainly concerned with chronic conditions in adults and children and includes:
- Congenital bone dysplasias (shortening) such as fibula dysplasia
- Congenital deformities of the upper limb and hand such as radial club hand
- Congenital deformities of the foot
- Shortening and deformity in association with generalised bone conditions such as Olliers disease
- Fracture non union (problems with healing), deformity including shortening
- Post traumatic limb deformity involving soft tissue problems such as poor scarring and joint contractures
- Minimally invasive correction of bone and joint deformity, especially hip and knee arthroscopy
The London Limb Reconstruction team
Our internationally renowned team of surgeons have held or do hold Consultant positions in NHS University Hospitals and Teaching Hospitals and have a distinguished record of research and publications. The team of specialist surgeons are fully supported by a multi-disciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, hand therapists and specialist nurses.
The Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons are:
- Mr Robert Hill Bsc FRCS
- Mr Peter Calder FRCS
- Mr Manoj Ramachandran FRCS
- Mr Pramod Achan FRCS
- Mr David Goodier FRCS
The Consultant Plastic Surgeons are:
Our practice is managed by Ella Keepax
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For further information or to make an appointment please contact our dedicated practice manager on 020 7390 8354 or visit: www.limbreconstruction.co.uk.
