Leg Injuries
Leg injuries can significantly impact mobility, independence, and quality of life. Injuries involving muscles, tendons, nerves, arteries, or conditions like knee contracture often require specialized reconstructive care to restore function and prevent long-term disability.
At Paras Hospital, reconstructive surgeons provide comprehensive evaluation and advanced surgical solutions for both acute leg trauma and chronic post-injury deformities.
Types of Leg Injuries We Treat
Muscle Injuries
Muscle injuries may result from accidents, sports trauma, crush injuries, or deep wounds. Severe muscle damage can lead to weakness, loss of movement, or abnormal limb contour.
Treatment approach includes:
- Surgical repair of torn or damaged muscle
- Muscle reconstruction or flap coverage when required
- Physiotherapy for strength restoration
Tendon Injuries
Tendons connect muscles to bones and are essential for movement. Injury to leg tendons—such as the Achilles or knee tendons—can result in loss of walking ability if not treated timely. Management includes:
- Primary tendon repair
- Tendon grafting or reconstruction in delayed cases
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- Post-operative rehabilitation for mobility recovery
Artery (Vascular) Injuries
Damage to arteries in the leg can compromise blood supply, leading to pain, tissue damage, or limb-threatening conditions.
Our vascular reconstruction focuses on:
- Immediate restoration of blood flow
- Microsurgical arterial repair or grafting
- Preventing complications such as tissue loss or infection
Nerve Injuries
Leg nerve injuries may cause numbness, weakness, pain, or paralysis. Early assessment is critical for functional recovery.
Treatment options include:
- Nerve repair or nerve grafting
- Neurolysis (freeing trapped nerves)
- Long-term rehabilitation for sensory and motor improvement
Knee Contracture
What is Knee Contracture?
Knee contracture is a condition where the knee becomes permanently stiff, limiting normal bending or straightening. It commonly develops after:
- Severe injury or fractures
- Burns or prolonged immobilization
- Post-surgical scarring or infection
Treatment for Knee Contracture
Reconstructive surgery aims to restore joint movement and function.
Treatment may involve:
- Surgical release of tight tissues
- Skin grafts or flap coverage if skin shortage is present
- Physiotherapy and splinting for long-term correction
Why Choose Paras Hospital?
- Experienced reconstructive and microsurgeons
- Advanced surgical and diagnostic facilities
- Multidisciplinary care involving orthopedics, plastic surgery, and physiotherapy
- Focus on functional recovery, limb preservation, and mobility restoration