Orthoplastic Limb Restoration Program

Rebuilding Limbs. Restoring Lives.

The Orthoplastic Limb Restoration Program is dedicated to restoring limb function and quality of life through a joint effort involving orthopedic and plastic surgery specialists. Patients with severe limb conditions caused by trauma, cancer, infection, and complex orthopedic disorders receive advanced, personalized treatment through the combined expertise of specialists in bone, joint, and soft tissue reconstruction.

If you or a loved one is at risk of limb loss, early intervention is critical. Orthopedic and plastic surgeons work as a team at the busiest trauma hospital in the country to provide compassionate, expert care to save limbs, maximize limb function, improve mobility and recovery, and restore lives. Through a multidisciplinary approach, surgical specialists partner with experts in physical medicine and rehabilitation along with pain medicine to offer leading-edge surgical and nonsurgical solutions to restore form and function while prioritizing the patient’s overall well-being.

Conditions treated

Trauma-related injuries such as complex fractures, crush injuries, and severe soft tissue damage
Cancer of the extremities, including bone and soft tissue tumors requiring limb preservation
Complex orthopedic conditions, such as severe joint deformities, failed joint replacements, and congenital limb abnormalities
Chronic infections, including osteomyelitis (an infection in a bone) and other deep infections threatening limb health
Nerve Injuries of the extremities from trauma, cancer, or congenital causes

Multidisciplinary care

A Limb Restoration Program that unites orthopedic and plastic surgeons’ expertise offers several advantages. Our multidisciplinary collaboration capitalizes on the strengths of each specialty to optimize outcomes, providing patients with the best possible opportunity to preserve and restore limb function. Our orthopedic surgeons have advanced skills in stabilizing fractures, repairing bones, and ensuring the limb remains stable and functional. Plastic surgeons focus on soft tissue reconstruction, expertly managing skin, muscles, and blood vessels to promote healing and function. Together, they form a cohesive team capable of addressing structural and soft tissue challenges in a unified manner.

Treatment options for limb restoration

Joint and bone stabilization: utilizing external and internal fixation devices and customized implants to repair fractures as well as restore alignment, stability, and mobility
Revisionary joint and bone surgery: treating malunion, non-union, and segmental bone gaps to restore skeletal integrity
Cancer resection surgery: removing tumors while keeping as much healthy bone and soft tissue as possible
Soft tissue reconstruction: using the most advanced plastic surgery techniques, including reconstructive microsurgery, to replace missing skin, bone, and nerves
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) and Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI): procedures for nerve pain in amputees
Osteointegration: for improved prosthetic use in amputees

Surgeons will thoroughly evaluate your condition and overall health to determine the best treatment options. So you feel fully informed and prepared, they will discuss the planned surgical procedure in detail and review any risks, potential challenges, and expected results.

Nonsurgical treatments include: